Philly Cheese Steak Pasta – Easy Recipes with Ground Beef
Ever had one of those nights where you open the fridge and just stare, hoping something magically delicious appears? 🧀🥩 I’ve been there. That’s exactly how this Philly Cheese Steak Pasta came to life. You take the magic of a sizzling Philly cheesesteak and mix it up with pasta – boom! Dinner with zero stress and a whole lot of flavor.
We’re not trying to win any culinary awards here, we just want comfort food that doesn’t take a culinary degree to whip up. This one’s hearty, cheesy, and ready in under an hour. My family clears their plates every single time – even the picky one who claims to hate onions. 😉
If you’ve got ground beef, pasta, and a craving for something that says “hug in a bowl,” you’re halfway there. This recipe is ideal for those nights when you want a homemade meal but don’t want to babysit a stove all evening. Let’s get to it! 🍽️
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup milk
- 1 ½ cups shredded provolone or mozzarella cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and bell peppers. Cook until soft.
- Add garlic and ground beef. Cook until browned. Drain excess grease.
- Stir in beef broth and milk. Bring to a low boil.
- Add pasta. Stir and simmer until pasta is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed (about 12–15 minutes).
- Turn off the heat. Stir in shredded cheese until melted and creamy.
- Serve warm and garnish with extra cheese or parsley, if desired.