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Cheesy Barbecue Beef Pasta Skillet

Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Oct 20, 2022
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A little bit barbecue, a little bit pasta and a whole lot of yummy—this cheesy BBQ beef pasta skillet has it all! Hamburger Helper™ makes this recipe a breeze while corn and green onions bring a pop of color to the finished dish. Since it's on the table in about half an hour, this meal is perfect for lunch or dinner even on your busiest of days.

Cheesy Barbecue Beef Pasta Skillet

  • Prep Time 30 min
  • Total 35 min
  • Servings 5
  • Ingredients 7
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Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef (at least 80% lean)
  • 2 cups hot water
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 box (5.7 oz) Hamburger Helper™ Sweet BBQ
  • 1 can (15.25 oz) whole kernel corn, drained
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (4 oz)
  • 1/2 cup sliced green onions

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    In 10-inch skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked; drain.
  • Step 
    2
    Stir in water, milk, uncooked pasta and sauce mix (from box) and corn. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally.
  • Step 
    3
    Reduce heat; cover and simmer about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender. Remove from heat; stir in 1/2 cup of the cheese.
  • Step 
    4
    Top with remaining 1/2 cup of cheese; cover and let stand 3 minutes. Top with green onions.

Nutrition

410 Calories
19g Total Fat
26g Protein
34g Total Carbohydrate
8g Sugars

Tips from the Betty Crocker Kitchens

  • tip 1
    Serve your BBQ beef pasta dinner with coleslaw and cornbread muffins or rolls to round out the meal.
  • tip 2
    Like a little heat? Use shredded pepper Jack cheese instead of the cheddar.
  • tip 3
    We tested this Cheesy Barbecue Beef Pasta Skillet recipe with canned corn, but feel free to use cooked frozen or fresh corn instead. You will need about 1 3/4 cups corn.
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