CHUCKWAGON BEEF & PASTA SKILLET

Chuckwagon Beef & Pasta Skillet image

Provided by Dancer

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb lean ground beef
1 small green bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1 (13 3/4 ounce) can ready-to-serve beef broth
1 1/2 cups uncooked wagon wheel macaroni or 1 1/2 cups rotini pasta
1 cup prepared hickory flavored barbecue sauce
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup cheddar cheese or 1/2 cup colby cheese, finely shredded

Steps:

In large nonstick skillet, brown ground beef, bell pepper and onion over medium heat 6 minutes or until outside surface of beef is no longer pink, breaking beef up into 3/4-inch crumbles.
Pour off drippings.
Stir in broth, pasta, barbecue sauce and water; bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer 10 to 15 minutes or until pasta is almost tender.
Uncover skillet; continue cooking 5 to 7 minutes or until pasta is tender and sauce is thickened, stirring occasionally.
Sprinkle with cheese before serving.