Conchitas Con Carne (Mexican Hamburger And Shells)

Sometimes fusion dishes are even better than the originals. Here, Italian pasta pairs up with beef and Mexican flavors and the resulting dish really is good. It’s a little like chili mac but this conchitas con carne (pasta shells with beef) dish is a delicious meal in its own right.

This recipe can simplify your dinner routine and it’s also a real palate-pleaser the whole family is sure to enjoy. Ground sirloin steak pairs with al dente pasta shells and an array of aromatic spices to make a truly memorable meal.

Every mouthful is like a mini vacation to Mexico because the flavors in this dish are so amazing. The al dente pasta and juicy beef just pair so well. You can use another pasta shape if you wish or try another kind of ground beef – ground chuck is really tasty – to make this dish your own.

Why You’ll Love the Recipe

This super-simple recipe pairs pasta shapes with beef and south of the border spices. It’s a hearty and delicious dinner idea and the whole dish is made in just one pot. 

How to Serve It

Enjoy this with a side salad or perhaps some grilled vegetables.

Can You Make It Ahead?

Yes, you can prepare it in advance and warm it back up later if you want.

Storage Instructions

Leftovers will keep for up to 4 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Variations and Substitutions

You can use ground chuck or regular ground beef in place of the ground sirloin.

Conchitas Con Carne (Mexican Hamburger And Shells)

This delicious one-pot beef and pasta shells recipe makes a lovely midweek meal, either as it is or paired with one or two tasty side dishes.

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Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Course Main

Cuisine Mexican

Servings 4

Ingredients

  

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• 1 pound ground sirloin beef
• 4 ounces tomato sauce
• 2 cups uncooked pasta shells
• 4 or 5 cups water
• ¼ chopped small onion
• ¼ sliced red bell pepper
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 beef bouillon cube
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
• 1 teaspoon ground paprika

Instructions

 

• Brown the meat in a large pot.
  
• Add all the remaining ingredients, breaking the bouillon cube up first.
• Stir well and simmer for 5 minutes.
  
• Cover and simmer for another 10 minutes, stirring every 3 minutes, or until the pasta shells are al dente.
  
• Serve hot.
  
• Enjoy!
  

Keyword Conchitas Con Carne, Mexican Hamburger And Shells

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