Dinner for 6

Chili Beef Pasta

Name: Chili Beef Pasta
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef; 2 tbsp dried minced onion; 2 tsp dried oregano; 2 tsp chili powder; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/8 tsp salt; 3 cups tomato juice; 2 cups water; 1 can (6 oz) tomato paste; 1 tsp sugar; 8 oz uncooked whole wheat small pasta shell- or spiral-shaped pasta; chopped tomato and sliced jalapeno pepper (optional)

Ground beef, tomato, herbs, and whole wheat pasta simmer together in one pot for a filling 30-minute dinner.

$1.33per serving $

30 minstart to table

6servings

Italian Dairy-free Budget Family Dinners Game day Cold-weather comfort Winter

Ingredients

1 lb lean ground beef
2 tbsp dried minced onion
2 tsp dried oregano
2 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/8 tsp salt
3 cups tomato juice
2 cups water
1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
1 tsp sugar
8 oz uncooked whole wheat small pasta shell- or spiral-shaped pasta
chopped tomato and sliced jalapeno pepper (optional)

Steps

Heat a large pot over medium heat.
Brown the beef for 5 minutes, breaking it into small pieces.
Drain excess fat from the pot.
Stir in the onion, oregano, chili powder, garlic powder, and salt for 1 minute.
Add the tomato juice, water, tomato paste, and sugar, then bring the mixture to a boil.
Stir in the pasta and simmer for 12 to 14 minutes, until tender and the beef reaches 160 F.

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