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Zippy Ground Beef Skillet

By: Vicki Herron

"This zesty combination of ingredients creates a fun fiesta of flavor. No one leaves the table hungry when Vicki Herron serves this hearty favorite hot from her stovetop in Portland, Maine."

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Prep Time:
15 Min

Cook Time:
10 Min

Ready In:
25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings

Ingredients

8 ounces uncooked small tube pasta
1 pound lean ground beef
3/4 cup diced onion
3/4 cup diced green pepper
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced*
1 tablespoon honey
2 teaspoons chili powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups reduced fat sour cream

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, cook the beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the tomatoes, jalapenos, honey, chili powder and salt. Reduce heat to low; cook, uncovered, for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain pasta; add to beef mixture. Add sour cream; cook and stir until heated through (do not boil).

Footnotes

When cutting or seeding hot peppers, use rubber or plastic gloves to protect your hands. Avoid touching your face.
Nutritional Analysis: One serving (1 cup) equals 307 calories, 10 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 36 mg cholesterol, 451 mg sodium, 33 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 22 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 lean meat, 1 fat.