Cheese Steak Hamburger (Printer-Friendly)

Savory ground beef and cheese skillet with spiral pasta and peppers, perfect for quick, hearty dinners.

# What You'll Need:

→ Meat

01 - 1 lb ground beef (80-85% lean)

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 medium onion, chopped
03 - 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped

→ Seasonings

04 - 1 tsp steak seasoning
05 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
06 - 1/2 tsp onion powder
07 - 1/2 tsp paprika
08 - 1/2 tsp dried oregano

→ Sauces and Liquids

09 - 1 cup beef broth, low sodium
10 - 1/4 cup A1 Steak Sauce
11 - 1 cup tomato sauce, plain
12 - 1/2 cup whole milk or 2%

→ Pasta

13 - 2 cups uncooked spiral pasta (rotini or fusilli)

→ Cheese

14 - 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook for about 5 to 7 minutes, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon until no longer pink and lightly caramelized.
02 - Add chopped onion and green bell pepper to the skillet. Cook together for 3 to 4 minutes until onions soften and become fragrant, scraping the skillet to loosen browned bits.
03 - Drain excess grease from the skillet. Sprinkle steak seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and oregano over the beef and vegetables. Stir and toast the spices for one minute to deepen flavor.
04 - Pour in beef broth, A1 Steak Sauce, tomato sauce, and milk. Stir to blend. Add uncooked spiral pasta directly to the skillet and stir to distribute evenly.
05 - Bring mixture to a gentle simmer. Cover with a tight-fitting lid and cook on low heat for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, until pasta is tender and liquid mostly absorbed.
06 - Remove lid and stir in 1 cup shredded mozzarella until melted and creamy. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup cheese on top, cover again for 2 to 3 minutes to allow cheese to melt fully.
07 - Spoon hot portions into bowls and serve immediately while sauce is bubbly and cheese is stringy.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - Shredding mozzarella fresh from a block improves meltability and creaminess.
02 - Ensure pasta is submerged in liquid before covering to cook evenly.
03 - Allow the dish to rest off heat, covered, for 3 minutes to thicken the sauce before serving.

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