Cheesy Beef Pasta (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Proteins
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1 pound ground beef
→ Aromatics
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1/2 cup diced onion
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1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
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2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
→ Liquids
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2 cups of broth (beef)
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1/2 cup heavy cream
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1 small (8 oz) can of tomato sauce
→ Dry Ingredients
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8 ounces of your favorite pasta (try farfalle)
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1 teaspoon of oregano
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1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon powdered garlic
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1 teaspoon powdered onion
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
→ Cheese
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1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar
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4 ounces Velveeta, in cubes
# Instructions:
01 -
Heat a large skillet over medium-high flame and brown the ground beef. Remove from the pan and set it aside. Keep 2 tablespoons of the fat in the skillet for later.
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Toss the onions and bell peppers into the skillet. Let them cook for 5 minutes until they start looking tender. Add garlic and stir for 30 seconds until it smells great.
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Dust the veggies with the flour, stirring for a minute while everything blends and thickens.
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Slowly pour in the beef broth, mix it up, and bring it to a rolling boil.
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Toss in tomato sauce, along with oregano, basil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir it well to combine.
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Add the pasta to the skillet and make sure it's covered in liquid. Cover the skillet, lower the heat, and let it cook for about 12–15 minutes, stirring now and then. Add more broth if it gets too dry.
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When the pasta's done, mix in the heavy cream, shredded cheddar, and Velveeta cubes. Keep stirring until everything's melted together and creamy.
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Stir in the cooked beef you set aside earlier. Let it warm up for 2 minutes.
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Scoop it into bowls and enjoy while it's hot.
# Notes:
01 -
This dish keeps all the rich and creamy flavors of the original but skips out on all the boxed preservatives.
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Store leftovers in the fridge for up to three days. Stir in a splash of milk when reheating to bring back the creamy texture.