Cheese Steak Hamburger Helper (Printer-Friendly)

Hearty skillet meal blending beef, peppers, pasta, and melted mozzarella for a creamy, flavorful dinner.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Meat

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

→ Vegetables

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

→ Spices & Seasonings

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

→ Liquids & Sauces

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

→ Pasta

13 - 8 ounces 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, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink and lightly caramelized, about 5 to 7 minutes.
02 - Add chopped onion and green bell pepper to the skillet. Cook together for 3 to 4 minutes until vegetables soften and become fragrant, scraping any browned bits from the pan.
03 - Drain excess grease from the skillet. Sprinkle in steak seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and oregano. Stir and toast the spices with the beef and vegetables for about 1 minute to deepen flavor.
04 - Pour in beef broth, A1 Steak Sauce, tomato sauce, and milk. Stir to combine. Add the uncooked spiral pasta directly to the skillet, ensuring it is submerged in liquid.
05 - Bring mixture to a gentle simmer. Cover and cook over low heat for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, until pasta is cooked and most liquid is absorbed.
06 - Remove lid and stir in 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese until melted and incorporated into the sauce. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top, cover, and let melt for 2 to 3 minutes.
07 - Spoon hot portions into bowls and serve while bubbly with stringy cheese and creamy sauce.

# Helpful Hints:

01 - Shred mozzarella cheese fresh for optimal melting and creaminess.
02 - Ensure pasta is fully submerged in liquid before covering to cook evenly.
03 - Let dish rest, covered off heat for 3 minutes to thicken the sauce.
04 - Leftovers keep in refrigerator up to 3 days; reheat with a splash of milk to restore creaminess.
05 - Freezes well for up to 2 months; thaw and reheat gently.

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