Quick Italian Ground Beef Dinner Recipe

Name: Quick Italian Ground Beef Dinner
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef; 1 package Hamburger Helper mix for beef pasta, for lasagna; 2 -3 cloves fresh minced garlic; 1 onion, chopped; 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese; 3 cups hot water (more for a thinner sauce, less for a thicker sauce); 1 -2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese; 3/4 cup chopped tomato (about 1 medium); 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper; 1/2 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano

Servings: persons

1
In a large skillet, brown the beef with onion and garlic, until beef is no longer pink; drain off any fat Mix in the Parmesan cheese into the beef mixture.
2
Stir in ingredients of the Hamberger Helper (do not add the noodles, they are to be boiled separately), water, mozzarella cheese, tomato, bell pepper and oregano.
3
Heat to a simmer, stirring occasionally, adding more water to obtain a desired thickness; simmer for 20-25 minutes.
4
In the meantime, boil the noodles from the Hamberger Helper package, until firm-tender.
5
Add to the cooked hamberger mixture; mix well.
6
Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
7
Sprinkle with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.

705

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb lean ground beef, 1 package Hamburger Helper mix for beef pasta, for lasagna, 2 -3 cloves fresh minced garlic, 1 onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Quick Italian Ground Beef Dinner falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Quick Italian Ground Beef Dinner

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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