Spanish Noodles And Ground Beef Recipe

A quick and easy one-pot Spanish Noodles and Ground Beef recipe that the whole family will love! This versatile dish lets you customize it with your favorite noodles and cheese. Enjoy tender ground beef simmered in a flavorful tomato sauce with perfectly cooked noodles. Ready in under 30 minutes!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 440.4 kcal
Protein 48g
Rating 4.0 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Spanish Noodles And Ground Beef

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 medium onion, chopped
  • 8 oz elbow macaroni (or your favorite noodles)
  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons chili sauce
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2-3 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

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How to Make Spanish Noodles And Ground Beef

  1. Brown 1 lb ground beef in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Drain off any excess grease.
  2. Add 1 medium green bell pepper (chopped) and 1/2 medium onion (chopped) to the pot. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in 8 oz elbow macaroni (or your favorite noodles), 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, 1 1/2 cups water, 2 tablespoons chili sauce, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
  4. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the noodles are tender and the sauce has thickened. Stir occasionally.
  5. Top with 2-3 slices cooked bacon (crumbled) and 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or your favorite cheese) before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

43 g

Sugar

18g

Fat

49g

Carbs

9g