Ground Beef Curly Noodle

Ingredients and Weight:

• Ground beef: 1 pound (450 grams)
• Curly noodles: 1 package (12 ounces/340 grams)
• Onion, chopped: 1 medium (1/2 cup/120 grams)
• Green bell pepper, chopped: 1 medium (1/2 cup/120 grams)
• Red bell pepper, chopped: 1 medium (1/2 cup/120 grams)
• Tomato sauce: 1 can (15 ounces/425 grams)
• Beef broth: 1 cup (240 milliliters)
• Worcestershire sauce: 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters)
• Dried oregano: 1 teaspoon (2 grams)
• Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation Time:

• 15 minutes

Cooking Time:

• 30 minutes

Difficulty Level:

• 2 (simple)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat. Drain any excess grease.
2. Add the chopped onion, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the tomato sauce, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and oregano. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
4. Add the curly noodles to the skillet and stir to combine. Cook for 10-12 minutes, or until the noodles are tender.
5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 400 per serving
• Protein: 20 grams
• Carbohydrates: 40 grams
• Fat: 20 grams

Dish Characteristics:

• Savory and flavorful
• Made with easily available ingredients
• Perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or weekend meal
• Can be customized with different vegetables or spices

User Comments:

• "This dish is so delicious and easy to make! It's now become a staple in my dinner rotation."
• "The combination of ground beef, curly noodles, and bell peppers is a winner."
• "I added some grated Parmesan cheese to the top and it was even better."
• "This is a great way to use up leftover ground beef."
• "I'm a big fan of pasta dishes, and this one is definitely a winner."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If you don't have curly noodles, you can use any type of short pasta, such as penne or macaroni.
• You can add other vegetables to the dish, such as carrots, celery, or mushrooms.
• If you want a spicier dish, add some crushed red pepper flakes.
• Serve with a side salad or bread for a complete meal.