Ingredients:
1 lb ground beef
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground red pepper
1/2 tablespoon cumin
1 teaspoon garlic salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 ounces angel hair pasta ( fideo)
8 ounces orzo pasta
1 onions ( chopped)
2 garlic cloves ( minced)
1 fresh jalapenos ( diced)
1 (4 ounce) cans diced green chilies
2 (15 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
1 teaspoon beef bouillon powder
2 cups hot water
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese ( grated for garnish)
Directions:
Brown ground beef with chili powder,red pepper,cumin,salt,onion,garlic and jalapeno.
Set beef mixture aside.
In a large deep skillet with a lid, heat oil and add fideo,broken into small pieces, and orzo.
Stir constantly for 2-3 minutes, allowing pasta to brown lightly.
Turn heat down to medium.
Add beef mixture to skillet with pasta.
Add canned tomatoes juice included.
Add canned green chilies.
Mix beef bouillon powder with 2 cups hot water and add to pasta.
Place lid on skillet and let simmer for 20-30 minutes, until pasta is cooked.
Top with grated cheddar cheese.
Servings: 6-8
Time preparation: 20 min.
Time total: 40 min.