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Close-up of a skillet filled with shell pasta, ground beef, and melted cheddar cheese, ready to serve for Creamy Hamburger Skillet.

Creamy Hamburger Skillet

This creamy hamburger skillet is a quick and satisfying dinner idea perfect for busy families. It uses pantry staples and comes together in one skillet for easy cleanup.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 2 teaspoons seasoned salt like Lawry’s
  • 1 1/2 cups beef broth
  • 8 ounces dried pasta shells 1/2 pound
  • 1 (14.5-ounce) can crushed tomatoes not drained
  • 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese shredded (about 2 cups)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream or half and half

Equipment

  • 12-inch straight-sided skillet with a lid
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. A 12-inch straight-sided skillet with a lid is ideal.
  2. Add the oil and then the ground beef to the skillet. Break the beef into pieces with a spatula and cook until browned, about 4 minutes. Season with seasoned salt and cook for 1 more minute.
  3. Add the beef broth, pasta shells, and canned tomatoes to the skillet. Stir to distribute evenly. Cover and cook until the broth mixture is thickened and the shells are tender, 8 to 12 minutes, stirring once or twice.
  4. Turn off the heat. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and the heavy cream until the cheese is melted and the mixture is creamy. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 35gFat: 32g

Notes

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

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