Beef and Macaroni Skillet Dinner

By jasonhewitt

Working time 35 minutes, Total time 35 minutes.

Ingredients

• 8 oz Ditalini pasta (or elbow)
• 2 tsp olive oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/2 inch squares
• 1 green pepper, cut same
• 1/2 lb top round of beef, cut into chunks
• 2 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 14 1/2 oz stewed and minced tomatoes (with juice)
• 3 Tbs tomato paste
• 1/2 C shredded cheddar cheese

Preparation

Step 1

Cook and drain pasta.

In a nonstick skillet, heat oil until hot. Add onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the bell peppers and cook until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes.

In a food processor, process beef until finely ground, about 30 seconds. Add to skillet along with chili powder and salt, and cook until beef is no longer pink, about 4 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, paste and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook, stirring until the flavors have blended, about 5 minutes.

Stir the pasta into the skillet and cook until heated, about 3 minutes. Sprinkle cheddar cheese over and heat without stirring until cheese has melted, about 1 minute.

Serves: 4