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Creamy Ground Beef and Noodles in a skillet with a wooden spoon resting.
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Creamy Beef and Noodles Skillet (15 minute recipe)

This 15 Minute Beef and Noodles Skillet recipe is perfect for those busy nights when you need dinner quickly. Ground beef and noodles with a creamy, cheesy sauce.
Prep Time0 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Beef, noodle
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 697kcal
Author: Erica Walker

Ingredients

  • 1 pound macaroni noodles or similar, like Cavatappi or Cellentani
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 onion diced
  • 10.5 ounces tomato soup condensed , not prepared
  • 10.5 ounces cream of mushroom soup condensed, not prepared (see note above for substitutes)
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded

Instructions

  • Prepare noodles according to package directions.
    Cooked noodles in a pot of water for Creamy Ground Beef and Noodles Skillet.
  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef and onion together until beef is browned and onions are clear.
    Ground beef and onions in a skillet to make Creamy Ground Beef and Noodles Skillet.
  • Add condensed soups and salt and pepper.
    Wooden spoon mixing ground beef and sauces together in a skillet for Creamy Ground Beef and Noodles.
  • When noodles are done, drain well and add to skillet.
    Mixing noodles into the ground beef sauce with a wooden spoon for Creamy Ground Beef and Noodles Skillet.
  • Gently stir in cheese and serve!
    Stirring in cheese with a wooden spoon for Creamy Ground Beef and Noodles Skillet.

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Notes

    • You can use macaroni, rotini, bowtie, penne, or any kind of pasta for this recipe. You can use whole wheat pasta to make it healthier, or even Gluten Free pasta.
    • Sometimes, if we are looking to add more to this Beef and Noodles Skillet, we will stir in corn, peas, a can of diced tomatoes (drained), extra sautéed mushrooms, steamed broccoli, cauliflower, or spinach.
    • Many times when we make this, we try to hide in extra veggies, so we add shredded zucchini and carrots to the ground beef mixture. Really, our kids NEVER know there are any added vegetables. We use a LOT too. We have used 1-2 of EACH vegetable added in and they don't ever catch on.
    • Monterey Jack or Mozzarella cheese can be used in place of, or in combination with, the cheddar cheese.

Nutrition

Calories: 697kcal | Carbohydrates: 69g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 841mg | Potassium: 770mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 572IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 308mg | Iron: 3mg