Beef and Penne With Veggies Recipe

Name: Beef and Penne With Veggies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 1 cup chopped onion; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1 beef bouillon cube, dissolved in 1 cup water; 1 ½ cups dry penne pasta; 14 ounces kidney beans, drained; ½ cup water, additional to the boullion; ¼ teaspoon dried thyme; ½ teaspoon dried basil; ½ teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon chili powder; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; 1 cup bell pepper, chopped; 14 ounces diced tomatoes with green chilies (Mexican style); 1 cup shredded cheese, Monterey Jack or 1 cup cheddar cheese; ½ cup parmesan cheese; chopped zucchini; mushroom; broccoli (optional)

Servings: persons

1 lb ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 beef bouillon cube, dissolved in 1 cup water
1 ½ cups dry penne pasta
14 ounces kidney beans, drained
½ cup water, additional to the boullion
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 cup bell pepper, chopped
14 ounces diced tomatoes with green chilies (Mexican style)
1 cup shredded cheese, Monterey Jack or 1 cup cheddar cheese
½ cup parmesan cheese
chopped zucchini
mushroom
broccoli (optional)

1
In a large skillet, cook beef, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is cooked; drain.
2
Stir in beef boullion, dried pasta, bell pepper, kidney beans, water and seasonings.Bring to a boil.
3
Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
4
Add any additional veggies at this time; cover and cook 2-4 minutes longer or until veggies are tender, and pasta is cooked.
5
(if not adding veggies, increase cooking time from 15 minutes to 17-20 minutes, but keep checking the pasta to make sure of desired doneness.
6
I cooked my penne for 16 minutes, and it turned out al dente, which was nice).
7
Sprinkle with cheese.
8
Put lid back on for a minute to melt the cheese.

1046

kcal

Calories

Fat

105

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground beef, 1 cup chopped onion, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, 1 beef bouillon cube, dissolved in 1 cup water, and more.

Yes, Beef and Penne With Veggies falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Beef and Penne With Veggies

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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