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Loaded Beef Bacon Cheeseburger Skillet

A cheesy one-pan comfort food dinner packed with seasoned ground beef, crispy bacon, pasta, and classic cheeseburger flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 690
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Skillet Base
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 6 strips bacon chopped
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
Pasta Mixture
  • 2 cups pasta shells
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
Seasonings & Toppings
  • 2 tbsp ketchup
  • 1 tbsp mustard
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 0.5 cup pickles diced
  • 2 tbsp parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Wooden spoon
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Cook chopped bacon in a skillet until crispy and set aside.
  2. Cook onion and garlic in bacon grease until softened.
  3. Add ground beef and cook until browned.
  4. Season beef with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  5. Stir in ketchup and mustard.
  6. Add pasta shells, beef broth, and milk to the skillet.
  7. Cover and simmer until pasta becomes tender.
  8. Reduce heat and stir in cheddar cheese until melted.
  9. Mix bacon back into the skillet.
  10. Top with diced pickles and parsley before serving warm.

Notes

Top with burger sauce, jalapeños, or sesame seeds for extra cheeseburger flavor. Best served hot and fresh.