Description
A hearty and flavorful spaghetti dish with ground beef, bell peppers, black beans, and cheese, perfect for a family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 red bell pepper (diced)
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup frozen corn kernels (thawed)
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet or Dutch oven, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat. Drain excess fat.
- Add onion, garlic, and bell pepper to the skillet. Cook until vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, black beans, corn, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, paprika, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet and toss to combine with the sauce.
- Sprinkle cheese over the top and cover the skillet. Cook on low heat until the cheese is melted, about 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and top with chopped cilantro if desired.
Notes
- This dish is great for leftovers and can be easily reheated.
- Add more vegetables to the recipe as per your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg