Description
A comforting skillet pasta dish with ground beef, Rotel tomatoes, and creamy cheese sauce, perfect for cozy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz Elbow Macaroni
- 1 lb Ground Beef
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Pepper
- 1 can Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies (Rotel)
- 8 oz Cream Cheese
- 1 cup Beef Broth
- 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package directions until al dente, season the cooking water lightly with the salt.
- While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the ground beef, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper, breaking the beef up and cooking until nicely browned.
- Pour in the diced tomatoes with green chilies and beef broth, stir to loosen browned bits, and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Lower the heat to medium-low, cut the cream cheese into chunks and add to the skillet, stirring until it melts and the sauce becomes smooth.
- Drain the pasta and add it to the skillet, sprinkle the shredded cheddar over the top, then stir until the cheese melts.
- Taste and adjust salt and pepper if needed, then serve hot.
Notes
Serve with a simple salad or crusty bread for a complete meal. Leftovers can be reheated gently.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 553
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg