One-Pan Beef & Shells
Looking for an easy week-night dinner that doesn't take a lot of prep or a lot of clean up? Look no further.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- ½ green pepper (chopped)
- 1 clove garlic (crushed)
- 1 15 oz. can crushed tomatoes
- 1 8 oz. can tomato sauce
- 1 tsp sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 cup medium pasta shells (uncooked)
- ½ cup water
- 1 15 oz. can corn (drained)
- 1 15 oz. can black beans (rinsed and drained)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef until no longer pink.
- Add the onion, green pepper, and garlic, and cook for 5 more minutes, stirring frequently.
- Add the tomatoes, tomato sauce, sugar, salt, and pepper, and bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat and simmer until the flavors are blended, approximately 10-15 minutes.
- Add the pasta and the water, and bring back to a boil.
- Reduce to a simmer, add the corn and the black beans, and simmer until the pasta is done.
Notes
Mexican Variation: Add 1 tsp ground cumin and 1 Tbs chili powder along with the other spices.
Cajun Variation: Add 1 or 2 stalks of celery, finely chopped, along with the onion and green pepper. Add 1 Tbs cajun seasoning along with the other spices. Replace the beans and corn with a package of frozen okra, simmering until the okra is fully cooked.