Fajita Pasta

Fajita Pasta

4 servings
Ground Beef Pasta with ground beef is a quick and easy weeknight meal. Full of the best fajita flavors mixed with pasta for a hearty meal everyone can agree on.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 2 cups diced onions
  • 2 cups sliced bell peppers
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon granulated garlic
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 2 cups orange juice or pineapple juice
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 12 ounces cooked pasta

    ziti or penne

  • cilantro
  • diced tomatoes for serving

Directions

  1. 1

    Brown the ground beef in a large skillet, breaking it up as it cooks to brown on all sides. If you have more than a few tablespoons of grease, drain the excess.

  2. 2

    Add peppers and onions to the skillet with browned ground beef. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally until vegetables are softened.

  3. 3

    In a bowl combine cumin, garlic, chili powder, pepper, cornstarch and brown sugar. Whisk in the orange juice and soy sauce.

  4. 4

    Pour mixture into the skillet. Stir often and bring the mixture to a low boil. 

  5. 5

    Stir in the cooked and drained pasta, cooking about 2 minutes.

  6. 6

    Garnish with cilantro.

  7. 7

    Serve with diced tomatoes if desired.

Fajita Pasta

Fajita Pasta

30 min4 servings

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About this Recipe

Craving a hearty, flavor-packed meal that comes together in a flash on a busy weeknight? This Fajita Pasta delivers all the vibrant, savory essence of classic fajitas, brilliantly combined with comforting pasta for a family-friendly dish everyone will love.

What makes this Fajita Pasta truly stand out is its clever blend of familiar ground beef and robust fajita spices with an unexpectedly delicious sauce base. The unique combination of orange or pineapple juice with soy sauce and brown sugar, thickened with cornstarch, creates a tantalizing balance of sweet, savory, and tangy notes that coat every piece of pasta and beef beautifully.

Expect a deeply satisfying, savory dish with tender ground beef, perfectly cooked bell peppers, and sweet onions. Each bite offers a harmonious explosion of cumin, chili powder, and garlic, complemented by the rich, slightly sweet, and tangy sauce. It's a comforting yet exciting meal that feels much more elaborate than its quick preparation time suggests, offering a delightful twist on your usual weeknight repertoire.

This recipe is incredibly versatile. While ziti or penne are suggested, feel free to use your favorite short pasta shape. Don't have orange juice? Pineapple juice works just as wonderfully, contributing its own tropical sweetness. You can also adjust the amount of brown sugar to suit your preferred level of sweetness.

Serve this Fajita Pasta warm, garnished generously with fresh cilantro and a sprinkle of diced tomatoes for a burst of freshness and color. It's the perfect casual yet comforting meal for any evening.

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