Not Quite Philly Cheesesteak Skillet Pasta

ThatBobbieGirl's Note:

One of my "let's see what I can use up" specials. I found in my freezer 4 sandwich steaks, a tiny container of beef broth and some shredded cheddar. In the fridge, I found a few mushrooms, half a green pepper and a couple slices of american cheese. Tossed together with some staple ingredients, I came up with this family favorite skillet dinner. I think it's time to make this one again. Serve with condiments you would use on a steak sandwich - I use A-1 steak sauce, DH likes seasoned tomato sauce, and the kids liked ketchup. I've also made it with ground beef or venison, using about 1/2 pound of meat.

• Total Time: 35 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 12 ounces penne pasta, cooked al dente & drained
• 4 -5 steak-umms steak, sliced into strips or 1/2 lb beef, cut for steak sandwiches (paper-thin)
• 3 onions, sliced thin
• 1/2 green pepper, sliced thin
• 6 mushrooms, sliced
• 2 slices American cheese
• 4 ounces extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1/3 cup beef broth (approx)
• 3 -5 dashes oregano
• 1 pinch basil
• steak sauce
• ketchup
• seasoned tomato sauce (your choice)

Directions:

1. Saute steak, onions, peppers& mushrooms until steak is cooked and veggies are tender.
2. Stir in pasta, beef broth, oregano& basil; top with cheese.
3. Cover& continue cooking over low heat until cheese is melted.
4. Stir gently to completely melt cheese into mixture.
5. Serve with steak sauce, ketchup or seasoned tomato sauce.
6. Cook& prep times are approximate- it's been a while since I made this, and I fergit!

Reviews

[bmcnichol]

This was good and easy to make. I did have to change it up a bit. I used 12 steakums as 4-5 didn't seem like enough. I also used a 15 ounce can of beef broth and about three cups of cheddar and four slices of american cheese. I used minced onions, a whole green pepper and a 4 ounce can of mushrooms. Without any sauce we thought it was very bland. I added about two cups of marinara sauce, salt and pepper and we all enjoyed it.

[PrairieHarpy]

Would you believe I couldn't find any Steakums in the Superfresh. What kind of self-respecting supermarket doesn't stock Steakums?? I picked what turned out to be a tough cut of meat. I'll use a better cut next time (or I'll go to a different store and get the Steakums!) I used some Crumbles I had left in the fridge in lieu of the American cheese, and I added a handful of halved cherry tomatoes. The tomatoes went in when the pasta did. We enjoyed this in spite of my poor beef judgement. :) Thanks.

[lets.eat]

We didn't use any condiments, thought it was great just the was it is. Used a whole pkg. of steakums and elbow macaroni, and some minced garlic. Lots of flavor!