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california skillet

(1 rating)
lazyme5909 avatar
Recipe by
Vicki Butts (lazyme)
@lazyme5909
Grapeview, WA

A kind of homemade hamburger helper made with beef, tomato soup and macaroni. You don't even need to cook the macaroni first!

(1 rating)
yield 4 -6
prep time 15 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For california skillet

  • 1 Tbsp
    vegetable oil
  • 1 lb
    ground beef
  • 1 sm
    onion, chopped
  • 1 Tbsp
    chili powder
  • 2 c
    water
  • 1 14-oz can
    tomato soup
  • 12 oz
    corn, undrained
  • 1 Tbsp
    worcestershire sauce
  • 1 c
    elbow macaroni, dry
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 tsp
    pepper
  • 1 c
    cheddar cheese, shredded

How To Make california skillet

  • 1
    Heat oil in large skillet and brown the meat and onion. Drain fat. Add all remaining ingredients, except cheese.
  • 2
    Cover and simmer 20-30 minutes, or until macaroni is tender. Uncover, and sprinkle with cheese. Cover and cook until the cheese melts.
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