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Philly Cheesesteak Hamburger Helper

Philly Cheesesteak Hamburger Helper will make you forget all about the boxed type you had as a kid, you’ll love this creamy, cheesy cheesesteak pasta.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 452 kcal
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 pound large elbow macaroni
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 small yellow onion diced
  • 1 small green bell pepper diced
  • 8 ounces brown mushrooms minced
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 8 ounces Provolone cheese slices chopped
  • 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese shredded

Instructions

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  1. Cook the large elbow macaroni according to the directions on the bag and drain (do not rinse).
  2. Add the ground beef to a large cast iron skillet (this browns very well) and brown until a deep brown crust appears before breaking the beef apart.
  3. Stir the ground beef and brown until a deep crust appears on about 50 or so percent of the beef.
  4. Remove the beef (you can leave the fat) and add the butter and the onions and bell peppers and mushrooms.
  5. Let brown for 1-2 minutes before stirring, then let brown for another 1-2 minutes before stirring again.
  6. Add the beef back into the pan.
  7. In a small cup mix the beef broth and cornstarch together
  8. Add the ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, beef broth/cornstarch mixture into the pan.
  9. Cook until the mixture is only slightly liquidy (about 75% of the mixture is above liquid), 3-5 minutes.
  10. Add the pasta back to the pan and mix together gently.
  11. Turn off the heat, add in the provolone cheese.
  12. Top with mozzarella cheese before serving.

Nutrition Information

Calories 452kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 49g (16%) Protein 29g (58%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Cholesterol 65mg (22%) Sodium 762mg (32%) Potassium 596mg (17%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 435IU (9%) Vitamin C 13.4mg (15%) Calcium 265mg (27%) Iron 2.6mg (14%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 452

% Daily Value*

Calories 452kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 49g 16%
Protein 29g 58%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 65mg 22%
Sodium 762mg 32%
Potassium 596mg 13%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 435IU 9%
Vitamin C 13.4mg 15%
Calcium 265mg 27%
Iron 2.6mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.