Beef and Noodle Skillet
Try this delicious one-pot beef and noodle skillet recipe for an easy weeknight meal. Packed with flavors and super versatile!
Ingredients
- 4 strips bacon, diced
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- ½ cup chopped onions
- ¼ cup chopped green bell pepper
- ¼ cup chopped red bell pepper
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 8 ounces egg noodles
- 1 ½ cups beef broth, plus more as needed
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp fine salt, or to taste
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- ⅛ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 to 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Recommended Equipment
- Large sauté pan or skillet with a lid
Instructions
- Place the bacon in a large sauté pan or skillet, then set it over medium heat. Fry the bacon, turning frequently, until crisp, about 4 to 6 minutes. Remove the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate and set aside.4 strips bacon
- Add the ground beef and onions to the drippings in the skillet. Cook the beef, breaking it up and stirring, for 4 minutes. Add the chopped green and red bell peppers and garlic, and continue cooking for 3 minutes longer or until the beef is no longer pink.1 pound lean ground beef | 1/2 cup chopped onions | 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper | 1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper | 1 tsp minced garlic
- Add the noodles, beef broth, tomatoes, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes, if using. Bring to a simmer and reduce the heat to low. Cover the pan and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until the noodles are tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed. Check occasionally and add extra broth if needed. Taste and adjust the seasonings.8 ounces egg noodles | 1 1/2 cups beef broth | 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes | 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce | 1 tsp Italian seasoning | 1/2 tsp fine salt | 1/4 tsp ground black pepper | 1/8 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Sprinkle the reserved bacon over the skillet, top with the mozzarella cheese, cover the pan, and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, just until the cheese is melted.1 to 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Nutrition
Calories: 494kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 26gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 883mgPotassium: 535mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 543IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 142mgIron: 3mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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