Chuckwagon Beef & Pasta Skillet - KOTA Territory News

Chuckwagon Beef & Pasta Skillet

1 pound 80% lean ground beef

1 small green bell pepper

1/2 cup chopped onion

1 can ready to serve beef broth

1 1/2 cups uncooked wagon-wheel or rotini pasta

1 cup of your favorite barbecue sauce

1/4 cup water

1/2 cup shredded cheddar or colby cheese

In large nonstick skillet, brown ground beef, bell pepper and onion over medium heat for 6 minutes or until outside of beef is no longer pink, breaking beef up into 3/4 inch crumbles. Pour off drippings.

Stir in broth, pasta, barbecue sauce and water; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer 10 to 15 minutes or until pasta is almost tender.

Uncover skillet; continue cooking 5 to 7 minutes or until pasta is tender and sauce is thickened, stirring occasionally.

Sprinkle with cheese before serving.