One-pot weeknight dinner
BBQ Beef Pasta
Ground beef, pasta, corn, black beans, BBQ sauce, and melty cheese cook together in one pan for an easy dinner with big flavor and fewer dishes.
It is also easy to customize with what you already have—different beans, extra vegetables, more BBQ sauce, or a little heat.
Ingredients
- 1½–2 lbs lean ground beef
- 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped, or 1–2 tbsp Bell Pepper Herb Rub
- 3 cups beef broth
- Up to 2 cups water, as needed
- ¾ cup favorite BBQ sauce
- 16 oz dry elbow or rotini pasta
- 1–2 cups frozen corn
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2–3 cups shredded cheddar or Colby Jack cheese
Directions
- Brown the ground beef and bell pepper in a large lidded skillet. Drain if needed. If using seasoning instead of fresh pepper, stir it in after browning.
- Add beef broth, 1 cup water, BBQ sauce, dry pasta, black beans, and corn. Stir so the pasta is covered with liquid.
- Bring to a boil, cover, reduce to medium-low, and cook about 20 minutes. Stir halfway through and add more water or broth if the pasta needs it.
- Stir in 1½–2 cups cheese until melted. Add more liquid if needed.
- Taste and adjust with salt or extra BBQ sauce.
- Top with remaining cheese, cover, and let it melt.
Make It Your Way 💜
- Use pinto beans instead of black beans.
- Add bell peppers, frozen mixed vegetables, or other vegetables you need to use.
- Add jalapeños or hot sauce for more heat.
- Use a lower-sodium broth and season at the end if you prefer more control over salt.
Easy sides: a simple salad or cornbread.
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