Conchita with Ground Beef

Conchita with Ground Beef: Made with seasoned ground beef and pasta shells called Conchita, this dish has a distinct Mexican flavor. It’s an easy, cozy dish that’s great for a weeknight supper.

Components

1. One pound of ground beef
2. Two cups of Conchita’s, or little pasta shells
3. One little onion, diced finely
4. two minced garlic cloves
5. One 15-oz can of tomato sauce
6. two cups of broth made from beef.
7. One teaspoon of cumin powder
8. One tsp of chili powder
9. Half a teaspoon of paprika
10. Half a teaspoon of oregano
11. To taste, add salt and pepper.
12. One tablespoon of olive oil
13. Finely chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish)
14. Grated cheese (for serving only, if desired)

Guidelines

Prepare the Ground Beef:

• Heat the olive oil in a big skillet over medium heat. Using a spoon, break up the ground beef while it cooks until it turns brown. If necessary, drain any surplus fat.

Sauté the garlic and onion:

• Cook the chopped onion in the skillet for three to four minutes, or until it becomes tender. Once fragrant, heat for an additional one to two minutes after adding the minced garlic.

Include seasonings:

• Add the oregano, paprika, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper and stir. Allow the spices to bloom and unleash their flavors by cooking them for one to two minutes.

Add the liquid and pasta.

• Toss the pasta shells in the beef mixture after adding them to the skillet and stirring. After adding the beef broth and tomato sauce, boil the mixture.

Prepare the pasta:

• Once the pasta is soft and has absorbed the majority of the liquid, cover the skillet and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes. To keep from sticking, stir from time to time.

Serve:

• Take the pasta from the heat as soon as it’s cooked and the sauce has thickened. Add some chopped cilantro as a garnish and serve hot. If preferred, you can add top with some shredded cheese.
• This recipe for Conchita with Ground Beef is flavorful, filling, and incredibly simple to make.

Nutritional data (about 4 servings per serving)

• 420 calories
• 28g of protein
• 35g of carbohydrates
• 18g of fat
• 3g of fiber
• 4g of sugar