Fiesta Beef Pasta Skillet

Ingredients · 4 servings

• 450 gGround beef
• 280 gTomatoes and green chilies
• 240 gWater
• 225 gRotini pasta
• 120 gGreen pepper
• 340 gVelveeta cheese

Equipment

stovetop, chef knife, cutting board, skillet, wooden spoon

Instructions

1. 1
   Prep ingredients

   Chop the green pepper and cut the Velveeta cheese into cubes, then set out the ground beef, rotini pasta, tomatoes with chilies, water, and a large skillet. · 5 min

   What to look for: evenly chopped pepper pieces

2. 2
   Brown beef

   Brown the ground beef in the large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it up with a spoon, then drain off excess fat. · 7 min

   When it is done: Beef should reach a safe internal temperature of 71°C / 160°F.

3. 3
   Add liquids pasta

   Add the undrained tomatoes and green chilies and the water to the skillet, bring to a boil, then stir in the rotini pasta and chopped green pepper. · 5 min

   What to look for: liquid actively bubbling

4. 4
   Simmer pasta

   Reduce heat to a low simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the rotini pasta is tender and most liquid is absorbed. · 15 min

   What to look for: pasta plump and sauce thickened

5. 5
   Melt cheese serve

   Add the Velveeta cheese cubes to the skillet and cook over low heat, stirring frequently, until fully melted and creamy, then serve hot. · 5 min

   What to look for: smooth, glossy cheese sauce