Chuckwagon Beef & Pasta Skillet

Submitted by Dancer

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1 small green bell pepper, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup onion, chopped
• 1 (13 3/4 ounce) can ready-to-serve beef broth
• 1 1⁄2 cups uncooked wagon wheel macaroni or 1 1/2 cups rotini pasta
• 1 cup prepared hickory flavored barbecue sauce
• 1⁄4 cup water
• 1⁄2 cup cheddar cheese or 1/2 cup colby cheese, finely shredded

directions

1. In large nonstick skillet, brown ground beef, bell pepper and onion over medium heat 6 minutes or until outside surface of beef is no longer pink, breaking beef up into 3/4-inch crumbles.
2. Pour off drippings.
3. Stir in broth, pasta, barbecue sauce and water; bring to a boil.
4. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer 10 to 15 minutes or until pasta is almost tender.
5. Uncover skillet; continue cooking 5 to 7 minutes or until pasta is tender and sauce is thickened, stirring occasionally.
6. Sprinkle with cheese before serving.