Tex-Mex Chili 'n' Pasta
- SERVES
- 4
- COOK TIME
- 1 Hr 40 Min
Here's a great way to combine some favorites - Tex Mex and Italian. And, boy, do they ever work well together.
What You'll Need
- 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 pound stew beef, diced into 1/2-inch chunks
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 (14 ounce) can whole tomatoes
- 3 cup water
- 1 (28 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
- 3/4 pound twist or elbow macaroni
What to Do
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; add stew beef and garlic and brown lightly. Add chili powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, and salt and stir to coat beef.
- Add tomatoes and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer 1-1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Add spaghetti sauce, then continue to cook, uncovered, 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
- Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta to desired doneness; drain and place in a large bowl. Spoon beef mixture over hot pasta and serve.
Notes
Why not try topping this with grated sharp cheese, chopped onions, or chopped jalapeno peppers?