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Shipwreck Ground Beef Skillet

Cultural Context

Shipwreck Ground Beef Skillet is a comforting, one-pan meal that reflects American home cooking traditions. It combines readily available ingredients, making it a popular choice for busy families. The dish is often associated with the concept of 'throwing together' whatever is on hand, embodying a resourceful approach to cooking.

AmericanUSmain
45 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
1 pound medium ground beef
1/2 tablespoon oil
1/2 small onion
3 cloves garlic
1 can diced tomatoes
1 cup milk (2%)
1 box Kraft Dinner (macaroni and cheese)
1 cup frozen peas
1 cup canned corn
cheddar cheese

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese has fewer calories, while processed cheese can be more budget-friendly.

1

Add 1/2 tablespoon oil to a pan over medium high heat.

2

Add 1 pound of medium ground beef and brown it for a few minutes.

3

Push the beef to one side of the pan and add 1/2 small chopped onion and 3 cloves of chopped garlic; sauté until fragrant.

4

Mix everything together in the pan.

5

Add cheese over the ground beef.

6

Add 1 can of diced tomatoes (do not drain) and 1 cup of milk.

7

Stir in the Kraft Dinner and mix well.

8

Bring to a soft boil and season with 2 teaspoons of Italian seasoning, salt, and ground black pepper.

9

Add 1 cup of frozen peas and 1 cup of canned corn; mix everything together.

10

Cover with a lid and let it cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

11

Remove the lid and sprinkle cheddar cheese on top; cover again until melted.

Cooking Techniques

browningsautéingsimmering

Equipment Needed

cast iron panlidknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Shipwreck SkilletGround Beef Casserole

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