Ground Beef Vermicelli
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 10 min. Cook: 40 min.
YIELD: 12 servings.
In this recipe, vermicelli noodles are first browned to develop a slightly nutty flavor. Then they simmer in a seasoned tomato sauce for a deliciously different dinner.—
Ingredients
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8 ounces vermicelli, broken into 2-inch pieces
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2 tablespoons butter
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2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
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1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
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4 celery ribs, chopped
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2 large onions, finely chopped
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1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
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1/2 cup chopped green pepper
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3 teaspoons garlic powder
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3 teaspoons salt
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1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1 teaspoon chili powder
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8 slices process American cheese
Directions
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1.
In a large skillet, saute vermicelli in butter until browned. Add beef; cook over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Stir in the tomato sauce, celery, onions, corn, green pepper and seasonings. Cover and simmer for 25 minutes.
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2.
Arrange cheese slices over the top. Cook, uncovered, until the cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
1 each: 292 calories, 11g fat (6g saturated fat), 51mg cholesterol, 1104mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 21g protein.
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