Description
A creamy, cheesy one-pan pasta dish inspired by classic Philly cheesesteak flavors, made with seasoned ground beef, tender pasta, sautéed peppers and onions, and melted cheese for a comforting weeknight meal.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1 small onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups uncooked pasta (elbow macaroni, rotini, or shells)
2 cups beef broth (or water + beef bouillon)
1 cup whole milk
1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese (or cheddar and mozzarella blend)
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning or dried oregano
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
Instructions
- Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add ground beef, diced onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic. Cook until beef is browned and vegetables are tender. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Season with salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and Italian seasoning.
- Stir in uncooked pasta, beef broth, and milk. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Cover and cook for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat and stir in shredded cheese until fully melted and creamy.
- Serve hot, optionally topped with extra cheese or chopped parsley.
Notes
Swap ground beef for thinly sliced ribeye or sirloin for a more authentic cheesesteak texture.
Add sautéed mushrooms for extra flavor.
Use pepper jack cheese for a spicier version.
Substitute heavy cream for milk for a richer sauce.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3–4 days.
Add a splash of milk or broth when reheating to maintain creaminess.
Freeze for up to 2 months, though texture may slightly change.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg