Cheese Steak Hamburger Helper combines ground beef, onion, green bell pepper, spiral pasta, steak sauce, and mozzarella in one lidded skillet. The pasta cooks directly in broth, milk, and tomato sauce, absorbing the same savory base that coats the beef and vegetables.
The recipe makes 6 generous servings in 30 minutes, including 10 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking. Stir the covered skillet occasionally during its 10-to-15-minute simmer, then use the mozzarella in two stages and rest before serving.
Cheese Steak Hamburger Helper Ingredients
Use 1 pound ground beef, 1 medium onion chopped, 1 green bell pepper chopped, 2½ cups uncooked spiral pasta, 1½ cups beef broth, 1½ cups whole milk, one 8-ounce can tomato sauce, 2 tablespoons A1 Steak Sauce, and 2 cups shredded mozzarella.
For seasoning, measure 1 teaspoon steak seasoning, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon paprika, and ½ teaspoon dried oregano.
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How to Make Cheese Steak Hamburger Helper
- Brown the ground beef over medium-high in a large lidded skillet, breaking it up until no pink remains.
- Add onion and green pepper. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until beginning to soften. Drain excess grease.
- Add steak seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and oregano; stir to coat.
- Mix in beef broth, A1 Steak Sauce, tomato sauce, whole milk, and uncooked spiral pasta, keeping the pasta mostly submerged.
- Bring to a simmer, cover, reduce heat to low, and cook 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender and most liquid absorbs.
- Stir in 1 cup mozzarella. Top with the remaining cup, cover until melted, and rest 2 to 3 minutes.
For food-safety guidance while cooking, use the USDA safe minimum temperature chart.
Brown the Beef Thoroughly
Soften the Classic Onion and Pepper
Coat With Five Measured Seasonings
Build the One-Pan Cooking Liquid
Cover and Simmer for Ten to Fifteen Minutes
Add Mozzarella in Two Stages
Rest Before Dividing Six Servings
Storage and Moist Reheating
Solve Firm Pasta or Thin Sauce
Conclusion
Brown beef, cook onion and green pepper for 3 to 4 minutes, drain, and add five seasonings. Stir in broth, milk, tomato and steak sauces with 2½ cups uncooked spirals. Cover on low for 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in 1 cup mozzarella, melt the second cup on top, and rest 2 to 3 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
- → Does the spiral pasta need to be cooked first?
No. Add 2½ cups uncooked pasta directly to the skillet liquids.
- → How long does the covered pasta simmer?
Simmer on low for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- → Why is mozzarella added in two stages?
One cup enriches the sauce, while the remaining cup melts as a top layer.
- → How many servings does the recipe make?
It makes 6 generous servings in about 30 minutes.