If you have a pack of frozen ground meat sitting in your freezer — like the one in the photo — and no clue what to do with it, this is your answer: a Ground Meat Skillet Casserole that’s quick, delicious, and only takes one pan from stovetop to table.
This dish is everything you want in a weeknight dinner: easy to make, budget-friendly, and packed with rich, comforting flavor. It’s a mash-up of a casserole and a skillet dish — with ground meat, veggies, spices, pasta, and cheese, all cooked together in one pot. Best of all? You don’t even have to boil the pasta separately!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25–30 minutes
Servings: 4–6
Storage: Refrigerates well, great for meal prep or freezing
Ingredients
1 lb frozen ground meat (beef, turkey, chicken, or pork – thawed)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 bell pepper, diced (any color)
1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt, to taste
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 ½ cups uncooked pasta (elbow macaroni, penne, or rotini work great)
2 ½ cups chicken or beef broth
1 cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese
Optional garnishes: Fresh parsley, green onions, chili flakes
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