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southwestern skillet ragu

Recipe by
barbara lentz
beulah, MI

Spicy dish with a southwest flare

yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For southwestern skillet ragu

  • 1 lb
    ground beef
  • 1/2 lb
    chorizo casing removed
  • 1 lg
    onion diced
  • 1 md
    yellow, red or orange bell pepper diced
  • 8 oz
    baby bella mushrooms diced
  • 4 clove
    garlic minced
  • 1 Tbsp
    each ancho chili powder and chili powder
  • 1 tsp
    each salt, cumin, red pepper flakes and smoked paprika
  • 28 oz
    can crushed tomatoes
  • 15 oz
    can diced tomatoes with basil
  • 1 lb
    radiatore pasta
  • shredded cheddar cheese for serving

How To Make southwestern skillet ragu

  • 1
    Brown the ground beef and chorizo together in large pot. Remove with slotted spoon and set aside. Add the onion, pepper, mushrooms and garlic and saute in the greased until softened. Add the spices and tomatoes.
  • 2
    Add the burger mixture back to pan and simmer 15 minutes.
  • 3
    Cook the pasta in boiling salted water. Drain. Serve ragu over the pasta and sprinkle cheese on top.

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