Tender meat simmered with tomatoes, spices, and pasta for a warm, satisfying family meal.
# Components:
→ Protein
01 - 1.1 lbs beef stew meat or ground turkey
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 large onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
04 - 1 green bell pepper, diced
05 - 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
06 - 2 tbsp tomato paste
→ Pantry
07 - 8 oz short pasta (elbow macaroni or rotini)
08 - 2 tbsp vegetable oil or olive oil
09 - 2 cups beef or chicken broth
10 - 1 tsp paprika
11 - 1 tsp dried oregano
12 - 1 tsp dried basil
13 - ½ tsp ground black pepper
14 - 1 tsp salt, or to taste
→ Optional
15 - ½ tsp chili powder for heat
16 - Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
# Directions:
01 - Heat oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add beef or turkey and brown evenly for 5 to 7 minutes.
02 - Add chopped onion and diced bell pepper; sauté for 3 minutes until softened.
03 - Incorporate minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Stir in tomato paste, paprika, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper until meat and vegetables are well coated.
05 - Pour in diced tomatoes and broth. Bring to a simmer, then cover and cook for 15 minutes if using turkey, or 25 minutes if beef, until tender.
06 - Add pasta, stir well, cover, and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally until pasta is tender and most liquid is absorbed.
07 - Taste and adjust salt or spices as needed. Serve hot garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
