Description
A delicious blend of creamy mac and cheese with the hearty goodness of a Philly cheesesteak, all made in one skillet.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef (or turkey)
- 8 ounces pasta (macaroni or any pasta shape)
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup shredded cheese (Cheddar, Provolone, or a mix)
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- Optional: 2 cups spinach or kale
- Optional: Hot sauce to taste
Instructions
- Brown the beef: In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until it’s browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Add the onions and peppers: Toss in diced onions and bell peppers and stir until softened, about 3-5 minutes.
- Pasta time: Pour the pasta into the skillet, followed by the beef broth. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook until the pasta is tender, about 8-10 minutes.
- Incorporate the cream cheese: Once the pasta is tender, reduce heat and mix in the cream cheese until melted. Then mix in the shredded cheese.
- Season it up: Add garlic powder, salt, and pepper. If using spinach or additional veggies, add them now.
- Serve and enjoy: Dish it out and sprinkle with extra cheese if desired. Serve with crusty bread or a side salad.
Notes
Perfect for meal prep; double the batch for reheatable lunches.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg