Best California Skillet Recipes

CALIFORNIA CHEESEBURGER SKILLET

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California burger flavors in an easy skillet dish.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
2 cups milk
1 cup hot water
1 box Hamburger Helper™ cheeseburger macaroni
2 medium tomatoes, sliced
1 cup seasoned croutons
4 slices American cheese, cut in half diagonally

Steps:

In 10-inch skillet, cook beef and onion over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain.
Stir in milk, hot water, and uncooked pasta and sauce mix (from Hamburger Helper box). Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Arrange tomato slices on top; sprinkle with croutons. Place 5 of the cheese halves around edge of skillet; place remaining cheese halves in center. Cover and cook 2 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand covered 5 minutes (cheese will continue to melt and sauce will thicken as it stands).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 900 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 1 g

CALIFORNIA BEEF RICE SKILLET

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Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Home

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 pounds ground beef
1 units onion
2.5 cups water
1 cups rice
3 units beef bouillon cubes
0.5 teaspoons dry mustard
1 units green onions
1 units tomatoes
1 units jack cheese

Steps:

Brown beef with onion in skillet and drain off fat. Stir in water, rice, bouillon, and mustard. Bring to boil.
Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 25 min or till water is absorbed, about 25 min.
Stir in green pepper and tomato. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover and remove from heat. Let stand 2 or 3 minutes till cheese melts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

CALIFORNIA SKILLET

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

Provided by Vicki Butts (lazyme)

Categories Casseroles

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 lb ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
1 Tbsp chili powder
2 c water
1 14-oz can(s) 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

Steps:

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.