Description
This Lazy Beef & Cheese Skillet is the ultimate one-pan dinner! Creamy cheddar sauce, savory ground beef, and pasta come together fast for an easy weeknight meal the whole family loves.
Ingredients
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8 ounces medium pasta shells
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 pound ground beef (ground sirloin recommended)
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½ medium yellow onion, diced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
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½ teaspoon dry mustard
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¼ teaspoon kosher salt
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⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, to taste)
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1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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2 cups beef stock
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1 (15-ounce) can fire-roasted crushed tomatoes
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½ cup heavy cream
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2 tablespoons sour cream, room temperature
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2 cups grated sharp or extra-sharp cheddar cheese
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Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)
Instructions
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Cook the pasta in salted water according to package directions until just al dente. Drain and set aside.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook for 5–6 minutes, breaking it up, until browned.
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Add onion and garlic. Cook for 2–3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
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Season the beef with Italian seasoning, dry mustard, salt, red pepper flakes, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir well.
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Sprinkle in flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly to coat the beef.
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Pour in beef stock and tomatoes. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
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Lower the heat and stir in heavy cream and sour cream until smooth and creamy.
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Add cooked pasta and gently fold to coat everything in the sauce.
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Stir in cheddar cheese a handful at a time until melted and glossy
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Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 872kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Fat: 53g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 46g