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Philly Cheesesteak Mac and Cheese

Philly Cheesesteak Mac and Cheese is a perfect 30 minute dinner the whole family will love. This is a great spin on our homemade mac and cheese!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: 30 minute meal
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Lisa Longley

Ingredients

  • 2 cups small shells (uncooked)
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 pound sirloin sliced thin
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 small yellow onion diced
  • 1 green pepper diced
  • 8 ounces white mushrooms sliced
  • 2 cloves of garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 1 cup half and half
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 cups provalone cheese shredded

Instructions

  • Cook the pasta according to package instructions. When it is finished cooking, drain and set aside.
  • While the pasta is cooking, heat the oil in a skillet. When it is smoking, add the sirloin and cook until for about 5 minutes or until browned. Remove the meat from the skillet and tent loosely with foil. Drain any excess grease from the skillet, though there is no need to clean it.
  • Melt the butter in a large skillet. Add in the peppers, mushrooms, onion, and garlic, then add the salt and pepper. Cook until the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes.
  • Whisk in the flour. Then slowly whisk in the half and half and the whole milk. Bring the milk to a simmer. Stir in the provalone and stir until compltely melted. Add the cooked noodles to the cheese sauce.
  • Finally stir in sirloin. Serve and enjoy!