My Cheesy 3-Step Hamburger Skillet Is Super Nostalgic

My Cheesy 3-Step Hamburger Skillet Is Super Nostalgic

from simplyrecipes.com
Dinner
22 min
6 servings
500 kcal / serving

For a quick and easy weeknight dinner, make this cheesy hamburger skillet. It all comes together in one pan in less than 25 minutes, and the whole family will love it.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoonolive oil
  • 1 poundlean ground beef
  • 2 teaspoonsseasoned salt, like lawry’s
  • 1 ½ cupsbeef broth
  • 8 ouncesdried pasta shells
  • 1can crushed tomatoes, not drained
  • 8 ouncessharp cheddar cheese, shredded (about 2 cups)
  • ½ cupheavy cream or half-and-half

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Grab the largest one you own—a 12-inch straight-sided skillet with a lid is ideal, but a large cast iron works in a pinch if you’ve got a lid that works.

  2. 2

    Add the oil followed by the beef, breaking the beef into pieces with a spatula. Cook the beef until is browned all the way through, about 4 minutes. Season the beef with the seasoned salt and sauté for 1 more minute.

  3. 3

    Add the beef broth, pasta shells, and canned tomatoes to the skillet and give it a few stirs to distribute everything evenly. Cover the skillet and cook until the broth mixture is thickened and the shells are tender, 8 to 12 minutes, stirring once or twice.

  4. 4

    Turn off the heat and give the skillet a good stir. Add the cheese and pour in the cream and stir until the cheese is melted and creamy. Serve immediately. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Love the recipe? Leave us stars and a comment below!