Cheesy Beef Skillet

Recipe via Make It Ontario Beef

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins

This one skillet meal is a nutritious blend of beef and mushrooms that is perfect for speedy weeknight meals.

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb. Lean ground beef
• 8 oz. Fresh button mushrooms
• 1 tbsp Canola oil
• 1 Onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup Sharp cheddar cheese
• 1/2 tsp, each Salt & pepper
• 2 tbsp All- purpose flour
• 3 cups Low-sodium chicken broth
• 6 cups Extra broad egg noodles
• 1 cup Peas
• 2 tbsp Finely chopped parsley or chives

Seasoning Blend:

• 1/2 tsp Dried thyme leaves
• 1/2 tsp Dried oregano leaves
• 1/2 tsp Ground mustard
• 1/4 tsp Minced garlic
• 1/4 tsp Minced onion

Directions

1. Place the mushrooms in a food processor fitted with a metal blade. Pulse until finely chopped.
2. Heat the oil in a large, non-stick skillet set over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook for 3 minutes or until softened. Add the mushrooms, ground beef, seasoning blend, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often for 5 minutes.
3. Sprinkle the flour over the skillet; stir for 1 minute. Pour in the broth and bring to a boil. Stir in the noodles. Cook, covered, for 7 minutes.
4. Stir in the cheese spread and peas. Cook, stirring often, for 5 minutes or until the noodles are tender and the sauce is thicken. Stir in the parsley. Serve immediately.