Description
A nostalgic and hearty spaghetti dish combining ground beef, bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, and elbow macaroni. It’s a flavorful, easy-to-make meal with a touch of spice, perfect for a family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lb ground chuck
- 1 large bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon dried basil (fresh if you have it)
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
- 1 can tomato sauce (15 oz)
- 8 oz tomato puree
- 1 can shoepeg corn (11 oz)
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 2 teaspoons Slap Yo Mama seasoning (or Lawry’s or a similar seasoning)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook the diced bell pepper, onion, and ground beef over medium heat. Add Slap Yo Mama seasoning to taste. Drain the excess fat from the beef mixture.
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a large pot, combine the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato puree, and shoepeg corn. Heat over medium heat until it begins to boil.
- Once the mixture is boiling, add the ground beef mixture to the pot and let it simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add the cooked elbow macaroni to the pot and simmer for an additional 5 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
- Serve and enjoy! For extra flavor, top with Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- You can use fresh basil for an added flavor boost.
- Add more Slap Yo Mama seasoning or another hot seasoning for extra heat.
- This dish can also be served with garlic bread or a side salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes