Best 9 Skillet Ranch Beef And Macaroni Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our tantalizing Skillet Ranch Beef and Macaroni dish, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This one-pan wonder combines succulent beef, tender macaroni, and a creamy ranch sauce, creating a harmonious blend of textures and flavors. For those seeking a vegetarian alternative, our Skillet Veggie Mac and Cheese is a delightful option, featuring an array of colorful vegetables enveloped in a rich and cheesy sauce. If you're craving a classic comfort food with a twist, our One-Pot Cheeseburger Macaroni is sure to satisfy. This innovative recipe transforms everyone's favorite burger into a hearty and flavorful macaroni dish. And for those with a sweet tooth, our Skillet S'mores Mac and Cheese is an irresistible treat, combining the nostalgic flavors of graham crackers, chocolate, and marshmallows with the creamy indulgence of macaroni and cheese.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

SKILLET BEEF AND MACARONI



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I found this simple skillet recipe many years ago on a can label. I made some tweaks, and my family loved it. Because it's so easy to put together, it's a real timesaver for people with super busy schedules. -Maxine Neuhauser, Arcadia, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1-1/2 pound ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce
1 cup water
1 package (7 ounces) macaroni
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook beef and onion until the meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until macaroni is tender, stirring occasionally, 20-25 minutes. Add more water if needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 317 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 700mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

CREAMY RANCH BEEF AND NOODLES



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For a quick and easy to make comfort meal, try our Creamy Ranch Beef and Noodles recipe. The zesty creamy flavor of this hearty dish is perfect for any night.

Provided by Hidden Valley

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

12 ounces wide egg noodles
8 ounces sour cream
½ cup milk
2 tablespoons Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Seasoning, Salad Dressing & Recipe Mix Shaker
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound ground beef

Steps:

  • In a large pot of heavily salted water, cook noodles according to package directions, drain and set aside.
  • In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, milk, and seasoning mix and stir until well blended. Set aside.
  • In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the beef and cook, stirring to break up the meat, until browned, about 6-8 minutes.
  • Add the noodles and sour cream mixture to the skillet and stir until well combined and warmed through. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 516

ORIGINAL RANCH BEEF AND NOODLE SKILLET



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This recipe is very simple to prepare and tastes great. The key to this meal is the Hidden Valley Ranch dressing, which really brings out the flavor of the noodles, beef and it is a meal that everybody enjoys. Good for lunch or dinner.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ pound freshly sliced mushrooms
¾ cup milk
1 container (8 oz.) sour cream
1 package (12 oz.) wide egg noodles dry
1 packet (1 oz.) Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Salad Dressing & Seasoning Mix
1 pound ground beef cooked, drained
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
sliced green onions (optional)

Steps:

  • Cook noodles according to package directions and drain. In a bowl, combine the sour cream, milk, and seasoning mix and stir until smooth. In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat, add the mushrooms and cook for 5 minutes or until the mushrooms are browned. Remove the mushrooms from the skillet. Add the beef and cook stirring to break up the meat until nicely browned. Drain the beef. Add the mushrooms back to the skillet. Add the noodles,sour cream mixture, and cheese to the skillet and stir until the cheese has melted. Serve immediately.

MOM'S SKILLET MACARONI AND BEEF



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This is a fresh, homemade version of Hamburger Helper's Cheeseburger Macaroni. I will oftentimes add lots of chili powder, a can of ranch beans and 2 cups of corn to make it Tex-Mex style. The kids LOVE it!

Provided by Fran Murray

Categories     Casseroles

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 lb 85 percent lean ground beef
1 large yellow onion, chopped fine
1 large red bell pepper, chopped fine
6 clove garlic, minced
2 c elbow macaroni
29 oz can tomato sauce
2 c low sodium chicken broth
1 1/2 tsp dried oregano
a few dashes tobasco sauce
salt and pepper
1 c shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • 1. Cook beef in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until no longer pink, about 7 minutes. Drain beef, leaving 2 tablespoons fat in skillet and reserve. Add onion, red pepper and garlic to fat in skillet and cook, covered, until softened, about 3 minutes.
  • 2. Add macaroni, tomato sauce, broth, oregano, Tabasco sauce and reserved beef to skillet and bring to boil. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with cheese. Serve.
  • 3. I like to add a lot of chili powder (3 to 4 tablespoons - or to your own taste), 1 14oz can ranch beans and 2 cups corn before you sprinkle with cheese. After adding these items, bring to a simmer to ensure the corn and beans have heated up. This gives the dish a great Tex-Mex flavor!

BEEF AND BACON RANCH PASTA SKILLET



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Beef, ranch and bacon pasta? In one tasty skillet? Be still, our hearts! We're letting Hamburger Helper™ Ranch and Bacon do the heavy lifting for dinner tonight. This quick and easy Beef and Bacon Ranch Pasta Skillet doubles up on creamy ranch and crisp, crumbled bacon, then gets topped with fresh avocado and green onions for a hearty, delicious meal you'll want to make over and over. Serve it up, sit down and dig in!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 35m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb ground beef (at least 80% lean)
1 1/2 cups hot water
1 1/2 cups milk
1 box (5.9 oz) Hamburger Helper™ Ranch and Bacon
1 cup shredded pepper Jack cheese (4 oz)
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
2 tablespoons ranch dressing
1/2 cup diced avocado
4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
2 tablespoons sliced green onions

Steps:

  • In 10-inch skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked; drain.
  • Stir in hot water, milk, uncooked pasta and sauce mix (from box). Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally
  • Reduce heat; cover and simmer about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender. Remove from heat; stir in 1/2 cup of the cheese and the mayonnaise.
  • Top with remaining cheese; cover and let stand 3 minutes. Drizzle with ranch dressing. Top with avocado, cooked bacon and green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, ServingSize About 1 Cup, Sodium 930 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 1 g

CHEESY MACARONI-BEEF SKILLET



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When dinnertime starts with ground beef and a box of mac and cheese, how can you go wrong? This cheesy skillet is destined to become a weeknight staple.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 lb. lean ground beef
1 can (14.5 oz.) Italian-style diced tomatoes, undrained
1-1/2 cups water
1 pkg. (7-1/4 oz.) KRAFT Macaroni & Cheese Dinner
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese

Steps:

  • Brown meat in large skillet; drain.
  • Stir in tomatoes and water; cover. Bring to boil. Stir in Macaroni and the Cheese Sauce Mix; simmer, covered, on medium-low heat 10 min. Stir.
  • Top with shredded cheese. Remove from heat. Let stand, covered, 5 min. or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 1.5 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Sodium 790 mg, Carbohydrate 27 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g, Protein 24 g

SKILLET MACARONI AND CHEESE



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Comforting and crave-worthy, macaroni and cheese is hard to improve. But we think we've done it with our Skillet Macaroni and Cheese. Try this one-pot version, and four tempting variations: Mushroom-Fontina Mac, Jalapeno Mac, Bacon Mac, and Primavera Mac.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
1 small yellow onion, diced small
1/2 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
6 cups 2-percent milk
3/4 pound elbow macaroni
3 cups grated sharp white cheddar
1 cup grated Gruyere
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Heat broiler. In a large straight-sided, oven-safe skillet, melt butter. Remove 1 tablespoon butter and combine with breadcrumbs and Parmesan.
  • Add onion to skillet and cook until softened. Whisk in flour and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Very gradually whisk in milk and bring to a simmer. Add macaroni and cook, stirring constantly and scraping bottom of pan, until tender, about 6 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in remaining cheese and the mustard, and season with salt and pepper. Top with breadcrumb mixture and broil until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 621 g, Fat 32 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 18 g

MACARONI AND BEEF CASSEROLE



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This homey casserole was developed by Pierre Franey in 1991 for the 60-Minute Gourmet column. It is hearty sustenance that evokes memories of childhood and sweater weather. Its preparation is simple, but its flavors veer elegant. Sauté onions, celery, green peppers and garlic. Add the meat, then oregano, basil and tomatoes. Whisk together a quick Cheddar cheese bechamel that's seasoned with cayenne and nutmeg then pour it on top. At the last minute, sprinkle a little Parmesan on top and slide it under a broiler to brown. Serve with crisp green salad and a hunk of French bread. Comfort food at its finest.

Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     dinner, casseroles, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 quarts water
Salt to taste
1 1/2 cups elbow macaroni
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chopped onions
1/4 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
1 pound lean ground beef chuck or round steak
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano (or 1 teaspoon dried)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or Italian parsley
1/2 cup canned crushed tomatoes
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
2 cups milk
2 cups cubed or shredded Cheddar cheese
Cayenne pepper to taste
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bring the water with salt to a boil. Add the macaroni; stir and simmer until tender, about 5 minutes. Do not overcook. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  • In a skillet, heat the oil and add the onions, celery, green pepper and garlic. Cook, stirring, until wilted. Add the meat, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until the meat loses its red color. Add the oregano, basil and tomatoes. Cook, stirring, for 5 minutes. Add the cooked macaroni. Blend well and set aside. Keep warm.
  • Meanwhile, melt the butter in a saucepan, and stir in the flour with a wire whisk until well-blended. Add the milk, stirring rapidly, and bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring, for about 5 minutes.
  • Remove the sauce from the heat, and stir in the Cheddar cheese, cayenne, nutmeg, and more salt and pepper to taste. Stir until the cheese melts.
  • Preheat broiler.
  • Spoon the macaroni mixture into a baking dish measuring 7 by 10 by 2 1/2 inches. Pour the cheese sauce evenly over the macaroni mixture. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, and place under the broiler (about 4 to 5 inches from the heat source) until it is hot, bubbling and lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 763, UnsaturatedFat 16 grams, Carbohydrate 49 grams, Fat 41 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 52 grams, SaturatedFat 21 grams, Sodium 2138 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams, TransFat 1 gram

BEEFY BACON AVOCADO RANCH PASTA SKILLET



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Avocados and burgers and bacon with ranch dressing ... these are a few of our favorite things! Get them all together in this yummy skillet dinner.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 45m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 strips thick-cut bacon, chopped
1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
6 green onions, thinly sliced, greens and whites separated
1 teaspoon chili powder
2 cups milk
1 cup hot water
1 box Hamburger Helper™ cheeseburger macaroni
1 cup shredded pepper Jack cheese (4 oz)
1/4 cup ranch dressing
1 avocado, pitted, peeled and cubed
1/2 cup crushed tortilla chips
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook bacon over medium heat 5 to 7 minutes or until crisp. Remove bacon with slotted spoon; place in small bowl. Add beef and green onion whites to bacon drippings in skillet; cook over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain.
  • Stir in chili powder, milk, hot water, and uncooked pasta and sauce mix (from Hamburger Helper™ box). Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 9 to 11 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender.
  • Remove from heat. Sprinkle with cheese; cover and let stand 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese melts. Drizzle with ranch dressing. Sprinkle with bacon, green onion greens, avocado, tortilla chips and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 570, Carbohydrate 40 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1080 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 1 g

Tips:

  • Use a large skillet: This will give you plenty of room to cook the beef and macaroni without overcrowding the pan.
  • Brown the beef in batches if necessary: If you have a lot of beef to cook, you may need to brown it in batches. Just be sure to remove the beef from the pan before adding the macaroni.
  • Cook the macaroni according to the package directions: This will ensure that the macaroni is cooked through but not overcooked.
  • Use a good quality ranch dressing: The ranch dressing is a key ingredient in this dish, so be sure to use a brand that you like.
  • Add some vegetables: If you want to add some vegetables to this dish, you could try chopped carrots, celery, or onions.
  • Serve with a side of salad or bread: This dish is hearty and filling, so it's perfect to serve with a side of salad or bread.

Conclusion:

This skillet ranch beef and macaroni is a quick and easy meal that's perfect for a busy weeknight. It's made with simple ingredients that you probably already have on hand, and it can be on the table in less than 30 minutes. The beef is tender and flavorful, the macaroni is cooked to perfection, and the ranch dressing adds a creamy, tangy flavor that brings it all together. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends, and it's a great way to use up leftover beef.

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