Tender beef or turkey simmered with tomatoes and spices, combined with pasta for a hearty, warm meal.
# What You Need:
→ Protein
01 - 1.1 lbs beef stew meat or ground turkey
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 large onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 green bell pepper, diced
05 - 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
06 - 2 tablespoons tomato paste
→ Pantry
07 - 8 oz short pasta (elbow macaroni or rotini)
08 - 2 tablespoons vegetable or olive oil
09 - 2 cups beef or chicken broth
10 - 1 teaspoon paprika
11 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
12 - 1 teaspoon dried basil
13 - ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
14 - 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
→ Optional
15 - ½ teaspoon 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 on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
02 - Add chopped onion and diced bell pepper; cook for 3 minutes until softened.
03 - Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Add tomato paste, paprika, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper; stir thoroughly to coat meat and vegetables.
05 - Pour in diced tomatoes and broth. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 25 minutes if using beef, or 15 minutes for turkey, until meat is tender.
06 - Add pasta to the pot, stir well, cover, and cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender and liquid mostly absorbed.
07 - Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
