One-Pot Cajun Beef Pasta with Veggies

Name: One-Pot Cajun Beef Pasta with Veggies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 7
Ingredients: 500 g ground beef; 350 g elbow pasta; 400 g kidney beans, drained; 1 carrot; 1 zucchini; 1 red capsicum; 1 onion; 2 clove garlic; 800 g canned crushed tomato; 2 cup chicken stock; 2 cup water; 1 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 1 1/2 cup colby cheese; 1 1/2 tsp dried thyme; 1 1/2 tbsp paprika; 2 tsp garlic powder; 2 tsp onion powder; 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1 1/4 tsp kosher salt; 1 green onion

This one-pot Cajun beef pasta is a hearty, family-friendly dinner packed with bold seasoning, tender pasta, and plenty of vegetables. Everything cooks in a single pot, so you get a rich, cheesy sauce with minimal cleanup and maximum flavor.

Servings7 Portions

Prep Time15 Mins

Cook Time25 Mins

Difficulty

Easy

Ingredients

ground beef
500 g
elbow pasta
350 g
kidney beans, drained
400 g
carrot
1
zucchini
1
red capsicum
1
onion
1
garlic
2 clove
canned crushed tomato
800 g
chicken stock
2 cup
water
2 cup
olive oil
1 tbsp
tomato paste
2 tbsp
colby cheese
0.5 cup
dried thyme
0.5 tsp
paprika
0.5 tbsp
garlic powder
2 tsp
onion powder
2 tsp
cayenne pepper
0.5 tsp
black pepper
0.3 tsp
kosher salt
0.3 tsp
green onion
1

Step-by-Step Instructions

Heat the olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over high heat. Add the onion and garlic, and cook for about 2 minutes until fragrant.

Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until it is browned and no longer pink.

Stir in the carrot and zucchini. Cook for 2 minutes, letting some of their moisture cook off, then add the red capsicum and cook for 2 minutes more.

Add the tomato paste, dried thyme, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and salt. Stir well and cook for 1 minute to toast the spices.

Pour in the crushed tomatoes, chicken stock, water, and kidney beans. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.