Recipe: Taco Pasta

Start by heating a large pan over medium heat.

Add 1.25 pounds of ground beef to the pan and cook until browned.

Chop and add 1 yellow bell pepper, 1 orange bell pepper, and 1 red onion to the beef, cooking until softened.

Sprinkle in 1 teaspoon each of dried oregano, cumin, garlic powder, and chili powder, along with salt and pepper to taste.

Stir the spices into the meat and vegetables until well combined and the meat is cooked through.

Pour in 8 ounces of tomato sauce and 1 jar of salsa, stirring to mix.

Add 2 cups of vegetable stock to the mixture.

Rinse and drain 1 can of black beans and add them to the pan.

Add 12 ounces of bow tie pasta to the mixture, stirring to combine.

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer until the pasta is cooked through.

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