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Gulu's Penne Pasta with Ground Beef Recipe | |
Italian Beef | |
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Ingredients:
1 tbsp olive oilGround beef (1 pound) Potlatch seasoning (available at Williams-Sonoma)(1 tsp) 2 tsp ground cumin 3 Bell peppers, chopped in cubes (1 red, 1 green, 1 orange). (Optional) 1/2 Onion 2 Tomatoes (chopped and diced) 1/2 can tomato paste 1 cup chicken broth 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce Fresh cilantro Brown penne pasta
Directions:
Brown the beef and drain off the extra oil.In a skillet over medium heat, pour 1 tbsp of olive oil and then add the onions. After the onions are golden brown, stir in 1 tsp ground cumin and 1 tsp potlatch seasoning. Next, stir in the tomatoes. After the tomatoes become soft, add the browned beef. Stir in the remaining cumin and then add the tomato paste, chicken broth, and worcestershire sauce. Add salt and pepper to taste. Cook for about 10-12 mins on medium heat or till the sauce has thickened. (This depends on how much sauce you like on your pasta). Add the chopped bell peppers about 5 minutes before you are ready to take the beef off the stove. Boil the pasta. Drain the pasta and serve on a platter with the meat sauce on top of the pasta. Garnish with cilantro. Serve with a bottle of your favorite red wine. | |