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Spanish Noodles and Ground Beef Recipe

This recipe delivers a quick and savory one-pan meal featuring lean ground beef, tender egg noodles, and diced tomatoes, seasoned with green pepper, onion, chili sauce, salt, and pepper. Finished with crumbled bacon, it's a hearty and flavorful dish that comes together in just 30 minutes, ideal for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
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Total Time 30 minutes
Course lunch/dinner
Cuisine asian, Mediterranean
Servings 2 people
Calories 1098.8 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Large Skillet or Dutch Oven
  • 1 Cutting Board
  • 1 Chef's knife
  • 1 Wooden Spoon or Spatula
  • 1 Measuring Cups and Spoons

Ingredients
  

Main

  • 1/2 pound lean ground beef 90% lean
  • 1/4 cup chopped green pepper
  • 2 tablespoons chopped onion
  • 1-1/2 cups uncooked medium egg noodles
  • 3/4 cup canned diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons chili sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Dash pepper
  • 2 bacon strips cooked and crumbled

Instructions
 

  • Cook bacon strips in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp; remove, crumble, and set aside, reserving a small amount of rendered fat in the skillet.
  • Add the lean ground beef to the skillet and brown over medium-high heat, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain any excess fat if necessary.
  • Stir in the chopped green pepper and onion with the beef. Sauté for 3-5 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
  • Add the diced tomatoes, water, chili sauce, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
  • Stir in the uncooked medium egg noodles, ensuring they are fully submerged in the liquid.
  • Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until the noodles are tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
  • Stir in the crumbled bacon, reserving a small portion for garnish if desired.
  • Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed to balance the flavors.
  • Serve hot, garnished with any reserved crumbled bacon.

Notes

For enhanced flavor, ensure the ground beef is well browned before adding vegetables; this creates a deeper, more savory base. Sauté the green pepper and onion until tender-crisp to add texture and sweetness. When adding the noodles, ensure they are fully submerged in the liquid to cook evenly. Monitor the liquid level during simmering; if it evaporates too quickly, add a splash more water or broth to prevent sticking and ensure noodles cook through. The crumbled bacon, added at the end, provides a crucial smoky crunch—reserve a small amount for garnish to elevate presentation. Taste and adjust seasoning before serving, as chili sauce and diced tomatoes can vary in acidity and salt content.