Description
This Cheese Steak Hamburger Helper is a creamy, cheesy one-pot pasta that combines the savory flavors of a Philly cheesesteak with the ease of a comforting weeknight meal. Loaded with ground beef, sautéed peppers and onions, tender pasta, and melty provolone and cheddar cheese, it's hearty, flavorful, and family-friendly.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
1 small onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups beef broth
2 cups uncooked pasta (elbow, rotini, or shells)
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 cups shredded provolone or mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet or pot over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook for 5–6 minutes until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Add diced onion, green bell pepper, and minced garlic. Sauté for 3–4 minutes until vegetables are softened.
- Stir in beef broth, uncooked pasta, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for 12–15 minutes until pasta is tender.
- Remove the pot from heat and stir in shredded provolone (or mozzarella) and cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Swap ground beef with ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
Add crushed red pepper flakes or pepper jack cheese for a spicy kick.
Sliced mushrooms can be added with peppers and onions for extra heartiness.
Stir in a dash of Dijon mustard with the broth for a tangier flavor.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheat with a splash of broth or milk to restore creaminess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg