Beef and Bacon Ranch Pasta Skillet

Prep Time

30 min

Ready In

35 min

Servings

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Ingredients

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

Lefty's Cooking Tips

Want to tone down the heat in this bacon ranch pasta recipe? Opt for Monterey Jack cheese instead of pepper Jack.

To dice the avocado, cut in half and remove pit. Using large spoon, scoop flesh from skin. Place one half avocado cut side down on cutting board. Make two horizontal cuts to make three planks, then cut lengthwise into strips. Turn 90 degrees, and cut again. Repeat with other half of avocado.

Time Saver: Save on prep time by purchasing precooked bacon to use in this beef bacon pasta skillet.

Instructions

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.

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