CHEESY BEEF PASTA SKILLET

Serves 8
tiktok.com

Directions

  1. 1Spread 3 lbs of beef evenly in your pan to get a sear on the bottom.
  2. 2Spread 3 lbs of beef evenly in your pan to get a sear on the bottom.
  3. 3Spread 3 lbs of beef evenly in your pan to get a sear on the bottom.
  4. 4Cook one box of protein pasta while the ground beef is cooking.
  5. 5Cook one box of protein pasta while the ground beef is cooking.
  6. 6Cook one box of protein pasta while the ground beef is cooking.
  7. 7Once the ground beef has color on one side, flip it over.
  8. 8Once the ground beef has color on one side, flip it over.
  9. 9Once the ground beef has color on one side, flip it over.
  10. 10Add one diced onion.
  11. 11Add one diced onion.
  12. 12Add one diced onion.
  13. 13Once the other side has a sear, break up the ground beef as it cooks.
  14. 14Once the other side has a sear, break up the ground beef as it cooks.
  15. 15Once the other side has a sear, break up the ground beef as it cooks.
  16. 16Just before the ground beef is done, add five teaspoons of minced garlic.
  17. 17Just before the ground beef is done, add five teaspoons of minced garlic.
  18. 18Just before the ground beef is done, add five teaspoons of minced garlic.
  19. 19Season with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
  20. 20Season with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
  21. 21Season with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
  22. 22Give that all a good mix as your beef finishes up cooking.
  23. 23Give that all a good mix as your beef finishes up cooking.
  24. 24Give that all a good mix as your beef finishes up cooking.
  25. 25Once the ground beef is done, add one 28 oz jar of crushed tomatoes and one cup of beef broth.
  26. 26Once the ground beef is done, add one 28 oz jar of crushed tomatoes and one cup of beef broth.
  27. 27Once the ground beef is done, add one 28 oz jar of crushed tomatoes and one cup of beef broth.
  28. 28Mix in your crushed tomatoes and beef broth and bring to a low simmer.
  29. 29Mix in your crushed tomatoes and beef broth and bring to a low simmer.
  30. 30Mix in your crushed tomatoes and beef broth and bring to a low simmer.
  31. 31Let this simmer for about five to seven minutes until you have a nice thick rich sauce.
  32. 32Let this simmer for about five to seven minutes until you have a nice thick rich sauce.
  33. 33Let this simmer for about five to seven minutes until you have a nice thick rich sauce.
  34. 34Once your sauce is nice and thick, add in your cooked protein pasta.
  35. 35Once your sauce is nice and thick, add in your cooked protein pasta.
  36. 36Once your sauce is nice and thick, add in your cooked protein pasta.
  37. 37Mix the pasta well so the noodles get coated in the sauce.
  38. 38Mix the pasta well so the noodles get coated in the sauce.
  39. 39Mix the pasta well so the noodles get coated in the sauce.
  40. 40Add one cup of grated parmesan and two cups of part-skim mozzarella.
  41. 41Add one cup of grated parmesan and two cups of part-skim mozzarella.
  42. 42Add one cup of grated parmesan and two cups of part-skim mozzarella.
  43. 43Reduce your heat; the cheese should melt easily.
  44. 44Reduce your heat; the cheese should melt easily.
  45. 45Reduce your heat; the cheese should melt easily.
  46. 46Keep mixing until the cheese is all melted and well combined.
  47. 47Keep mixing until the cheese is all melted and well combined.
  48. 48Keep mixing until the cheese is all melted and well combined.
  49. 49Once everything is melted and well combined, divide it up among your meal prep containers.
  50. 50Once everything is melted and well combined, divide it up among your meal prep containers.
  51. 51Once everything is melted and well combined, divide it up among your meal prep containers.

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs 96/4 Lean Ground Beef
  • 3 lbs 96/4 Lean Ground Beef
  • 3 lbs 96/4 Lean Ground Beef
  • 1 box Barilla Protein+ Pasta
  • 1 box Barilla Protein+ Pasta
  • 1 box Barilla Protein+ Pasta
  • 1 medium diced onion
  • 1 medium diced onion
  • 1 medium diced onion
  • 5 tsp minced garlic
  • 5 tsp minced garlic
  • 5 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 jar crushed tomatoes
  • 1 jar crushed tomatoes
  • 1 jar crushed tomatoes
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 Tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 Tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 Tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups part-skim mozzarella cheese
  • 2 cups part-skim mozzarella cheese
  • 2 cups part-skim mozzarella cheese
  • 2 Tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 Tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 Tbsp tomato paste

Equipment

panlarge skilletmeal prep containers

Tips

  • Think spaghetti bolognese, but a higher protein, lower calorie.