Conchitas Ground Beef (Printable Format)
This Mexican pasta dish combines tiny shell pasta with seasoned ground beef, tomatoes, and warming spices for a comforting one-pot meal.
# What You'll Gather:
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4 tablespoons olive oil.
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1 1/2 pounds ground beef.
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3 cups uncooked conchitas shells.
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3 cloves garlic, minced.
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6 Roma tomatoes, quartered.
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3/4 cup white onion, chopped.
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1/2 cup chicken broth.
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1/2 cup tomato sauce.
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3/4 teaspoon ground cumin.
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1/2 teaspoon oregano.
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3/4 cup frozen carrots.
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3 bay leaves.
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Salt and pepper to taste.
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Optional: Red pepper flakes.
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Optional: Diced jalapeños.
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Heat olive oil in pot over medium heat.
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Brown ground beef until no pink remains.
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Season beef with salt and pepper.
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Add pasta shells, garlic, and tomatoes.
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Pour in chicken broth and tomato sauce.
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Add cumin and stir well.
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Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
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Add oregano, carrots, and bay leaves.
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Simmer for 15 minutes until pasta is tender.
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Add onions and cook for 5 more minutes.
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Serve over white rice if desired.
# Important Tips:
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Can substitute ditalini or acini di pepe pasta if needed.
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Add any vegetables you have on hand like bell peppers or corn.