Beef & Pasta One Pot Meal for Two

A simple, budget-friendly one-pot beef and pasta dish that cooks fast and delivers cozy, comforting flavor for two.

Ingredients

½ lb ground beef
¼ cup onion, diced
2 cups water
¾ cup ditalini pasta
1 beef bouillon cube
Salt, to taste
½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1–2 teaspoons steak seasoning blend
Pepper, to taste
½ to ¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

Brown the ground beef and onions together until the meat is no longer pink.
Drain the meat and set aside.
Add the water, the bouillon cube and a pinch of salt to the same pot and bring to a boil.
Add the pasta and cook until al dente.
Watch the pasta as it cooks and add a splash of water as needed; you shouldn’t have to drain it.
Add the cooked meat and onions back to the pot.
Add Worcestershire sauce, steak seasoning, and pepper.
Taste and adjust seasonings; let any remaining liquid cook out.
Remove from heat, sprinkle with cheddar cheese, and cover with a lid until melted.

Equipment

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Suggestions for Sides

Roasted Green Beans with Garlic, recipe at: https://netsmealsfortwo.com/roasted-green-beans-with-garlic/
A simple Salad
Steamed Broccoli here is a link to a quick, easy recipe for broccoli: https://netsmealsfortwo.com/easy-skillet-broccoli-for-two-quick-and-flavorful-side-dish/

Substitutions

Swap ground beef for ground turkey for a lighter version.
Use any pasta you have on hand; simply cook to al dente.
Adjust the onion amount to suit your taste.
Use your favorite shredded cheese.
Replace steak seasoning with Italian seasoning or any preferred seasoning blend.

Storage

Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave, adding a splash of water if needed.

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