One-Pot Beef Pasta Skillet
A quick and hearty one-pot meal combining ground beef, pasta, and flavorful seasonings for a satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
Meat
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup milk
- 2 cups elbow macaroni or any short pasta
- 1 can 14.5 oz diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- to taste Salt and pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- optional Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook ground beef in a large skillet until browned; drain excess fat.
- Add diced onion and garlic; sauté until translucent.
- Stir in broth, milk, pasta, tomatoes, tomato paste, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat; simmer 12-15 minutes until pasta is tender and liquid absorbed.
- Stir in cheddar cheese until melted; adjust seasoning as needed.
- Garnish with parsley before serving, if desired.
Notes
Feel free to add extra vegetables or spice it up with chili flakes for more flavor.