Skillet Cheeseburger Pasta

• Meat

  • 1 2 lb. lean ground beef $3.84, lean

• Produce

  • 2 Green onions
  • 1 Yellow onion $0.16

• Canned Goods

  • 1/4 2 cups beef broth

• Condiments

  • 1/4 2 tbsp hot dog relish
  • 1 8oz. can Tomato sauce $0.69

• Pasta & Grains

  • 1 2 lb. pasta shells, uncooked $0.50

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/8 2 tbsp all-purpose flour

• Ingredients

  • 1/4 1 Tbsp olive oil

• Dairy

  • 1 1/4 4oz. shredded sharp cheddar, sharp

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Description

Ingredients

• 1 yellow onion $0.16
• 1 Tbsp olive oil $0.16
• ½ lb. lean ground beef $3.84
• 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour $0.02
• 8oz. can tomato sauce $0.69
• 2 cups beef broth $0.26
• ½ lb. pasta shells, uncooked $0.50
• 4oz. shredded sharp cheddar $1.20
• 2 Tbsp hot dog relish $0.16
• 2 green onions, sliced (optional) $0.20

Directions

• Finely dice the onion. Add the olive oil, onion, and ground beef to a large deep skillet and sauté over medium heat until the beef is fully browned and the onion is soft and transparent. Drain off any excess fat, if needed.
• Add the flour to the skillet and continue to stir and cook for one minute more. The flour will form a paste that may coat the bottom of the skillet. Be careful not to let the flour burn.
• Add the tomato sauce, broth, and pasta to the skillet. Stir to combine the ingredients and dissolve any of the flour off the bottom of the skillet.
• Place a lid on the skillet, turn the heat up to medium-high, and let the liquid come up to a boil. Once it reaches a boil, give it a quick stir, replace the lid, and turn the heat down to medium-low. Let the pasta simmer, stirring occasionally, for 10-12 minutes, or until the pasta is tender and the sauce has thickened. Turn the heat off.
• Add the cheddar, a handful at a time, and stir until it has melted into the sauce. Stir the hot dog relish into the sauce and then top with sliced green onions. Serve hot.