Chuckwagon Beef & Pasta Skillet (skillet)

Courtesy of Texas Beef Council and KCBD.com

Chuckwagon Beef & Pasta Skillet (skillet)

Total Preparation and Cooking Time: 35 minutes

1 pound ground beef

1 small green bell pepper, chopped

1/2 cup chopped onion

1 can (13-3/4 to 14-1/2 ounces) ready-to-serve beef broth

1-1/2 cups uncooked wagon wheel pasta or rotini pasta

1 cup prepared hickory-flavored barbecue sauce

1/4 cup water

1/2 cup (2 ounces) finely shredded Cheddar or Colby cheese

Brown ground beef with bell pepper and onion in large nonstick skillet over medium heat 6 minutes or until beef is not pink, breaking up into 3/4-inch crumbles. Pour off drippings.

Stir in broth, pasta, barbecue sauce and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer 10 to 15 minutes or until pasta is almost tender. Uncover and continue cooking 5 to 7 minutes or until pasta is tender and sauce is thickened, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with cheese before serving.

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