Conchitas Con Carne Recipe
Servings 4
Calories 400kcal
Ingredients
For the Pasta
- 2 cups conchitas pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt, to taste
For the Carne
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For garnish
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- Shredded cheese
- Sour cream
Instructions
Cook the Pasta
- Boil a large pot of salted water.
- Add conchitas pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- Drain the pasta and set aside.
Prepare the Carne
- Heat olive oil over medium heat in a skillet.
- Add chopped onions and garlic, sauté until softened.
- Add ground beef, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, and cook until browned.
- Stir in diced bell pepper, crushed tomatoes, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer the mixture for 15-20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
Combine Pasta and Carne
- Add the cooked conchitas pasta to the carne mixture.
- Toss everything together until well combined.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
Serve
- Spoon Conchitas Con Carne onto plates or into bowls.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro, shredded cheese, and a dollop of sour cream.