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Asian-Style Beef Skillet with Cheesy Milk Sauce

Prep 10 min Cook 15 min Difficulty 2/5

Sheet-one-pan beef with a creamy cheesy milk sauce and eggs, garnished with spring onion.

Why this recipe works

This Asian-style beef skillet combines a flavorful beef-and-cheese sauce with a silky, egg-topped finish. It’s a quick, one-pan meal that fits busy weeknights and cooks for 2–4 people.

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Key takeaways

One-pan dinner with minimal cleanup
Creamy milk-based cheese sauce
Eggs added at the end for a cozy finish

Recipe guide

This Asian-style beef skillet combines a flavorful beef-and-cheese sauce with a silky, egg-topped finish. It’s a quick, one-pan meal that fits busy weeknights and cooks for 2–4 people.

A fast, cozy one-pan dinner ready in 25 minutes.

  • One-pan dinner with minimal cleanup
  • Creamy milk-based cheese sauce
  • Eggs added at the end for a cozy finish

1) Make the beef base and cheesy sauce

Browned ground beef with garlic, soy, and sesame oil forms the savory base. The cheese melts into a silky milk sauce, creating a creamy layer to pair with the beef.

2) Add eggs and finish with garnish

Two eggs are added in wells and cooked to your liking, while the sauce stays gentle and warm. Finish with spring onion.

3) Serve and enjoy

Serve hot straight from the skillet. This dish pairs well with steamed rice or crusty bread.

Ingredients

  • 300 g Hamburger (ground beef)
  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 2 Eggs
  • 60 ml Milk
  • 100 g Cheese (shredded, preferably mild melting cheese)
  • 1 tsp Soy sauce
  • 1 tsp Sesame oil
  • 1 clove Garlic (minced)
  • 1 Spring onion (sliced, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and melt 1 tbsp butter until foaming.
  2. Add minced garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add ground beef, break up with a spatula, and cook until browned and no longer pink.
  4. Stir in soy sauce and sesame oil, cook 1 minute to combine, then push beef to one side of the skillet.
  5. Reduce heat to medium and add remaining butter to empty side, pour in milk and bring just to a simmer.
  6. Sprinkle shredded cheese into the milk, stirring until a smooth cheesy sauce forms.
  7. Create two small wells in the beef-cheese mixture and crack an egg into each well.
  8. Cover the skillet and cook 3–5 minutes until egg whites are set and yolks reach desired doneness.
  9. Gently spoon some cheesy sauce and beef around the eggs to finish plating.
  10. Garnish with sliced spring onion and serve hot.

FAQs

Can I adapt the sauce to avoid curdling? Yes. Use a nonstick skillet and keep the heat moderate after adding milk to prevent scorching.
Can I omit eggs? If you don’t want to use eggs, you can cook the beef and cheese sauce longer and skip the eggs entirely.
How long do leftovers last? Leftovers keep 1–2 days in the fridge; reheat gently and add a splash of milk if it thickens.