Brian’s “Mexican” Pasta

Jun 02, 2023June 2, 20230 14
Brian's 'Mexican' Pasta with Ground Beef and Black Beans
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Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion , large and diced
1 tablespoon dried garlic
1 lb lean ground beef
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon green chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1 can black beans , drained
1 lb pasta , prepared according to package instructions ( Dreamfields preferred )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4-6
Calories
450
Sugar
4g
Fat
14g
Brian's 'Mexican' Pasta with Ground Beef and Black Beans is a delicious and easy-to-make pasta dish. Unlike traditional Mexican cuisine, this dish is not particularly spicy, but it does have a great depth of flavor from the cumin and green chili powder. The addition of black beans and lean ground beef makes it a filling and healthy option for a weeknight dinner or meal prep for the week. The Dreamfields pasta is a great substitute for traditional pasta, offering the same great taste and texture but with fewer carbs. This dish is sure to become a favorite in your meal rotation!

Instructions

1.Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2.Add the onions and garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes, until the onions are translucent.
3.Add the ground beef to the skillet and break it up into smaller pieces. Cook for 5-7 minutes, until the beef is browned.
4.Add the cumin, green chili powder, and garlic salt to the skillet and mix well.
5.Add the black beans to the skillet and stir to combine.
6.Cook the prepared pasta according to the package instructions.
7.Once the pasta is cooked, add it to the skillet with the beef and bean mixture. Stir well to combine. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until everything is heated through. Serve hot.

PROS

This pasta dish is filling and easy to make.
The combination of beef, beans, and pasta make it a complete meal.

It’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or meal prep for the week.

CONS

This dish is not very spicy, so you may want to add additional chili powder or hot sauce to suit your tastes.

If you’re watching your carb intake, you may want to substitute the Dreamfields pasta with a lower-carb option.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This pasta dish is high in protein and fiber, thanks to the lean beef and black beans. The cumin and green chili powder give it a boost of flavor as well as some potential health benefits. Cumin has been linked to improved digestion, while chili peppers may help to boost metabolism and reduce inflammation.

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