Conchitas and Beef (Printable Recipe Version)
Small shell pasta cooked with spiced beef, tomatoes, and seasonings come together for a cozy, one-dish Mexican meal.
# Ingredients You’ll Need:
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1 1/2 pounds of ground beef.
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3 cups of conchitas pasta, uncooked.
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4 tablespoons of olive oil.
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3 garlic cloves, chopped finely.
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6 Roma tomatoes, cut into quarters.
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3/4 cup of diced white onion.
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1/2 cup of broth, chicken flavor.
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1/2 cup of plain tomato sauce.
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3/4 teaspoon of cumin powder.
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1/2 teaspoon dried oregano.
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3/4 cup of frozen carrots.
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3 bay leaves for flavor.
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Salt and pepper, adjust to taste.
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Optional: Add a kick with jalapeños.
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Optional: Sprinkle some red pepper flakes.
# Steps to Make It:
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Cook the ground beef in a pan until there’s no more pink.
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In a pot, warm up olive oil over medium heat.
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Sprinkle salt and pepper over the beef.
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Toss in garlic, pasta shells, and the tomatoes.
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Pour in tomato sauce and chicken broth.
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Stir cumin into the mixture to blend flavors.
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Lower the heat and let it cook gently for 20 minutes.
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Throw in the carrots, oregano, and bay leaves.
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Keep simmering for another 15 minutes, until the pasta softens.
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Stir in diced onions and let cook for five minutes.
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Scoop into bowls, and serve with rice if you like.
# Extra Information:
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Feel free to swap the conchitas with acini di pepe or ditalini pasta.
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Add your favorite veggies, like corn or bell peppers, if you’ve got them.