One-Pan Cheesy Beef & Veggie Skillet

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This One-Pan Cheesy Beef & Veggie Skillet is the ultimate solution for a fast, flavorful, and satisfying weeknight dinner. Combining seasoned ground beef, tender vegetables, and hearty noodles, all smothered in melty cheese, this dish comes together in a single pan for easy cooking and even easier cleanup.

One-Pan Cheesy Beef & Veggie Skillet

Ingredients:

Ingredient	Quantity
Ground beef (or thinly sliced steak strips)	1 lb
Olive oil	1 tablespoon
Small onion, diced	1
Red bell pepper, sliced	1
Frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)	1 cup
Garlic powder	1 teaspoon
Onion powder	1 teaspoon
Paprika (smoked paprika adds depth)	1 teaspoon
Salt	To taste
Pepper	To taste
Cooked elbow macaroni or egg noodles (pre-cooked to save time)	2 cups
Shredded cheddar cheese (or a mix of cheeses)	1 cup

Optional Toppings:

Topping
Fresh parsley
Crushed red pepper
Sour cream

Instructions:

Step 1: Prep Ingredients Dice the 1 small onion and slice the 1 red bell pepper. If you are not using pre-cooked noodles, boil the elbow macaroni or egg noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Step 2: Cook the Beef Heat the 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the 1 lb ground beef (or thinly sliced steak strips) and cook until it is completely browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Drain any excess fat from the skillet. Stir in the 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon paprika, salt, and pepper to taste. Cook for another minute, stirring constantly, to toast the spices and enhance their flavor.
Step 3: Sauté Veggies Add the diced onion and sliced bell pepper to the skillet with the seasoned beef. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften. Toss in the 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn) and cook for an additional 3–4 minutes, or until the vegetables are heated through and tender-crisp.
Step 4: Combine Everything Stir in the 2 cups pre-cooked noodles into the skillet with the beef and vegetable mixture. Toss gently to ensure they are evenly distributed throughout the skillet. Remove the skillet from the heat and generously sprinkle the 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or your preferred mix of cheeses) evenly over the top of the entire mixture.
Step 5: Melt & Serve Cover the skillet with a lid and let it sit for 5 minutes. The residual heat from the skillet will melt the cheese into a gooey, delicious layer. Garnish with fresh parsley or crushed red pepper if desired, or add a dollop of sour cream. Serve hot directly from the skillet.