Skillet Meal: Ground Beef & Pasta

Skillet Meal: Ground Beef & Pasta

This is a dish my mom calls goulash (minus the sour cream). I shortcut this recipe by boiling the elbow macaroni while the beef browns. Then I let the mixture simmer about 5 minutes. A friend of mine stretches her skillet dinner by adding protein-packed kidney beans (1 can; drained).

Source: Barbara Geiger

Ingredients:

1 lb. ground beef

1 c. diced onion

1 c. diced green pepper

2 c. canned diced tomatoes

1 ½ c. sour cream

2 c. uncooked spaghetti (broken) or elbow macaroni

2 Tbsp. sugar

1 Tbsp. chili powder

1 tsp. salt

Directions:

1. In a large skillet, brown ground beef, onion and green pepper.

2. Add tomatoes, sour cream, seasonings and pasta. Cover skillet. Bring to a boil.

3. Turn heat to simmer and steam 18-20 minutes.