BEEF RECIPES


BEEF SPAGHETTI PIE OLE' - 40 MINUTES

  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
  • 3/4 cup light dairy sour cream
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack or Cheddar cheese

Pasta Shell:

  • 1 pkg. (7 oz) uncooked spaghetti
  • 1/3 Cup shredded Monterey Jack or Cheddar cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder



1. Heat oven to 350°. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Whisk together remaining pasta shell ingredients. Add pasta; toss. Arrange in 9" pie dish, pressing to form shell.

2. Heat large skillet over medium heat until hot. Add ground beef; brown 4 to 5 minutes, breaking up into 3/4" crumbles. Pour off drippings. Season with 1 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp salt and cumin; stir in tomatoes. Bring to a boil; cook 3 to 5 minutes or until liquid is almost evaporated, stirring occasionally.

3. Reserve 2 Tbsp beef mixture for garnish. Stir sour cream into remaining beef; spoon into pasta shell. Place 1 cup cheese in center, leaving 2" border around edge. Spoon reserved beef mixture onto center of cheese; bake 15 minutes or until heated through. 4 servings.


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