Conchitas Con Carne (Mexican Hamburger And Shells)
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground sirloin
- 2 cups uncooked shells
- 4 oz tomato sauce
- 1/4 small onion chopped
- 1/4 bell pepper sliced
- 4-5 cups water
- 1 beef bullion cube
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper optional
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Brown the beef over medium heat in a Dutch oven. Drain any excess fat.
- Add the pasta shells to the beef and stir, letting them fry a little with the meat.
- Add the seasonings, chopped onions, and bell pepper. Stir everything together.
- Pour in the tomato sauce and mix well. Break up the bouillon cube and stir it in until it dissolves.
- Cover the mixture with water and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
- Cover the pot and simmer for another 10 minutes, until the shells are tender. Serve and enjoy!