PEPPERS, BEEF & MACARONI
After a trip to the farmer's market, I was in love with the idea of red and orange peppers for 50 cents. At the grocery store, these cost about $2. So, we loaded up on red, orange and green peppers. But what to do with them? I wanted to make a sort of American goulash - the beef and macaroni in spaghetti sauce. But what if I added peppers? Would that make it better - or worse? I'm happy to say it is better! This is not super flashy, out-of-this-world gourmet or spicy. It's kid friendly. It's quick and easy. It's also very healthy with lean ground beef. Prep time includes boiling the water and chopping the peppers while lecturing two small children, so your time may vary. I hope you enjoy this as much as my children and I did! I can't wait for hubby to eat some when he gets home.
Provided by Burned Toast
Categories Pasta Shells
Time 45m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Add water to a large pot, place on stove and turn on high.
- Run over to the table and frantically chop up the green and orange peppers into chunks. No need to dice or mince.
- When the water boils, add the shell macaroni.
- Dump the pasta sauce into a large sauce pan (about 3 quarts). Add maybe 1/4 cup of water to the jar, tightly close the lid, shake and empty rest of sauce into the pan. No waste! Heat on medium.
- Drop ground beef into large frying pan on medium heat.
- When the ground beef is about half cooked, pour in the peppers. Stir it all together. At this point, you might also drop in salt (I used sea salt - about 1 teaspoon) and onion powder (I added a lot - maybe 1 tablespoon). I didn't have an onion on hand.
- When the macaroni is done, add it to the pasta sauce.
- When the beef is cooked through and the peppers look a bit limp, drain the grease. (I didn't have the muscles, empty cans or lid for pouring it out, so I just wad up a paper towel, tilt the pan and let the grease collect in the paper towel. It works for me.).
- Add the beef and peppers to the pasta sauce and macaroni. Stir it all together, heat through and serve.
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Just ahmed
[email protected]I love the combination of peppers, beef, and macaroni in this dish. It's a hearty and flavorful meal that's perfect for a cold night.
chico sanchez
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover peppers and beef. It's a quick and easy meal that's perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Gaid Le Grand
[email protected]I've never made peppers and beef macaroni before, but this recipe made it easy. I'm definitely going to make it again.
dihani chamaya
[email protected]This recipe is a bit spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I think it would be perfect for a party or a potluck.
Shezada Dil ka raja
[email protected]I'm always looking for new ways to cook beef. This recipe is a great way to change things up. The peppers and macaroni add a lot of flavor to the beef.
Zoey Jackson
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the sweet peppers and the savory beef.
Jc Colon
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves peppers and beef. It's a flavorful and satisfying dish that's perfect for any occasion.
Bio Umarhayat
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper. I've made it several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Mirzakaleem Kaleem
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and exciting recipes to try. This recipe caught my eye because it's so different from anything I've ever made before. I'm so glad I tried it because it was delicious!
B Home Improvements
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of peppers, but my husband is. I made this recipe for him, and he loved it. He said it was the best peppers and beef macaroni he's ever had.
Joyce Djatche
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover beef. I always have some leftover steak or roast beef in my fridge, and this is the perfect way to use it up.
Tanaja King irving
[email protected]The sauce in this recipe is amazing. It's flavorful and rich, and it coats the beef and macaroni perfectly.
Iron Fist
[email protected]I love the addition of macaroni to this dish. It makes it a hearty and filling meal.
Heryobami Opeyemi
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe when I'm short on time. It's quick and easy to make, and it always satisfies my cravings.
kayon Lee
[email protected]I've been making this recipe for years, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect dish for a potluck or a family gathering.
Jisun khan
[email protected]I love that this recipe is so versatile. I've made it with different types of peppers and beef, and it always turns out great.
Sherab Gyeltshen
[email protected]This recipe is so easy to follow, even for a beginner cook like me. I was able to make it without any problems.
Malik s Ali
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of bell peppers, but this recipe changed my mind. The sweetness of the peppers pairs perfectly with the savory beef and macaroni.
Dareen Yosuf
[email protected]This dish was a hit at my last dinner party. Everyone raved about the unique flavor!
Bridget Brown
[email protected]Loved it! My family can't get enough of this recipe. Five stars!