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Easy Cheese Steak Homemade Hamburger Helper You'll Love

This Cheese Steak Homemade Hamburger Helper is a quick, budget-friendly meal that's creamy and satisfying, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Dish
  • 1 pound ground beef can substitute with turkey or plant-based options
  • 1 cup chopped onion yellow or sweet onions work best
  • 1 cup chopped green bell pepper red or yellow bell peppers can be used
  • 2 tablespoons steak seasoning store-bought or homemade
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder can replace with fresh garlic
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder omit if using fresh onions
  • 1 teaspoon paprika sweet or smoked, based on preference
  • 1 teaspoon oregano dried preferred, fresh can be used
  • 2 tablespoons A1 Steak Sauce or any other steak sauce
  • 3 cups beef broth can substitute with vegetable broth
  • 1 cup milk whole or non-dairy alternatives work
  • 15 ounces tomato sauce or can swap with crushed tomatoes
  • 8 ounces spiral pasta short pasta like penne or elbow macaroni can be used
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese cheddar or Monterey Jack can be used

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • spatula

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat for about 5-7 minutes until no longer pink.
  2. Add chopped onion and green bell pepper; cook for 3-5 minutes until softened.
  3. Drain excess grease, then add steak seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and oregano; cook for an additional minute.
  4. Pour in beef broth, milk, tomato sauce, and A1 Steak Sauce; mix well and add uncooked spiral pasta.
  5. Bring to a simmer for 2 minutes, ensuring pasta is covered with liquid.
  6. Cover and reduce heat to low; simmer for 10-15 minutes until pasta is tender and sauce is creamy.
  7. Remove from heat; sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top, cover, and let sit for 2-3 minutes until cheese melts.
  8. Garnish with dried parsley and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to 3 days. Freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat in a skillet or microwave, adding milk if needed for creaminess.

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