Ingredients
- Main Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, halved and sliced 1/2-inch thick
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 1 medium red bell pepper, halved and sliced 1/2-inch thick
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 pound ground chuck
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 8 ounces dry rotini pasta
- 2 (14.5-ounce) cans low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups (4 1/2 ounces) shredded provolone cheese, divided
- 1 1/2 cups (4 1/2 ounces) shredded pepper jack cheese, divided
Instructions
- Sauté the Onions: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a 10-inch high-sided skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the onion and 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and sauté for about 5 minutes until the onions begin to brown and soften.
- Add Bell Pepper & Garlic: Stir in the red bell pepper and garlic, and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes until the peppers begin to soften and the garlic becomes fragrant.
- Cook the Ground Chuck: Add the ground chuck, black pepper, and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook, breaking up the meat into small pieces with a wooden spoon, until browned and no pink remains (about 5 to 7 minutes).
- Cook the Pasta: Stir the dry rotini pasta into the beef and onion mixture. Pour in the chicken broth, cover, and bring to a boil. Uncover and cook for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is cooked and most of the liquid is absorbed.
- Add Cheese: Stir in half of the shredded provolone and pepper jack cheeses into the pasta mixture. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top.
- Broil: Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat the broiler to high. Broil the pasta for 2 to 3 minutes until the cheese is melted and golden-brown.
Notes
- This dish is great for a weeknight dinner, and you can substitute ground turkey or chicken for the beef if you prefer a lighter version.
- If you prefer more heat, use a spicier cheese or add some hot sauce to the dish before broiling.
- To make this a one-pan meal, you can use a deeper skillet or oven-safe dish to both cook and broil the pasta.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
