Easy Ground Beef And Shells

Easy Ground Beef and Shells
April 8, 2008

Looking for a meal that takes thirty minutes, start to finish; a family favorite that is inexpensive, tasty, nutritious, filling and fast. Easy Ground Beef and Shells is the answer to your search.

In a large, deep skillet with a lid

PLACE

1-3 lbs of lean ground beef

Saute and break up the meat as it cooks..

When it is browned

ADD

1 yellow bell pepper cut in bite size pieces
1 red bell pepper cut in bite size pieces
1 diced yellow sweet onion (Texas 1015 or Walla Walla or Vidalia)
3 cloves of minced fresh garlic
8 ounces sliced fresh mushrooms
1 can chopped black olives
1 can pitted black olives cut in halves
2 tbs capers

SAUTE

over medium heat while crumbling beef with spoon until beef is no longer pink in middle

ADD

2 ounces wine (Sherry, Cabernet, Burgundy, Chianti) or what ever you have on hand and simmer 2-3 minutes stirring frequently

SERVE

over sea shell shaped buttered pasta. Add a salad and garlic toast. Pass grated Parmesan cheese as a garnish.

NOTE

If you have leftovers, pour a jar of prepared spaghetti sauce (I like Five Brothers or Bertoli's Fresh Tomato and Basil but there are many brands and varieties) over it and it makes a great quick meal for tomorrow. Pour the sauce over it tonight and let it sit in the fridge overnight to marry the flavors. Store the pasta separately or prepare fresh pasta when you serve the meat and sauce.

You may also prepare this with ground chicken or bison...