American · main
Skillet Supper
Skillet Supper reads umami 6.7, richness 4.5 and sourness 3.7 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a American main, about 35 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 7.0 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 4.0 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 4.1 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 1.6 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 4.6 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 3.8 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Umami 6.7 · Richness 4.5 · Sourness 3.7 · Allium 3.6 · Fruity 3.1 · Sweetness 2.9 · Salinity 2.5 · Herbaceous 2.3 · Bitterness 1.5 · Citrus 1.4 · Earthy 0.8
What's in it (6)
- 1 lb. lean ground chuck
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 small green pepper, chopped
- 8 oz. can tomato sauce
- 8 oz. egg noodles
- 1/2 c. grated Cheddar cheese
Time & effort: about 35 min (25 min active) · effort: medium
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 192 kcal, 17.4 g protein, 6 g fat, 17.2 g carbs
Dietary: Contains meat · Contains dairy · Contains egg — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (6 steps)
- Cook noodles according to package directions, and set aside. Heat electric skillet to 350° and add ground chuck, onion and pepper.
- Cook until meat is brown and vegetables are tender. Drain well.
- Spread meat and vegetable mixture evenly in the skillet.
- Place egg noodles in center.
- Spoon tomato sauce and grated Cheddar cheese on top of mixture.
- Serves 4 to 6.
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- Lechon (Whole Roasted Pig) — Filipino
- Spanish Pork Chops — Spanish
- Galinhada Mineira — Brazilian
- Martin'S Minestrone — Italian
- Gulaschsuppe (German Goulash Soup) — German
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.