Beefy Pasta Salad Food

BEEF AND PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the pasta, green pepper, tomatoes and olives. In a large skillet, stir-fry sirloin in oil until cooked as desired; drain. , If serving salad hot, add dressing to skillet and bring to a boil. Pour over pasta mixture; toss to coat. Add cheese; serve immediately. , If serving salad cold, let beef cool for 15 minutes. Add the beef, dressing and cheese to pasta mixture; toss to coat. Chill for at least 1 hour.

CREAMY BEEF AND SHELLS

Steps:

• In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain well. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, about 3-5 minutes, making sure to crumble the beef as it cooks; drain excess fat. Set aside. Add onion to the skillet, and cook, stirring frequently, until translucent, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in garlic and Italian seasoning until fragrant, about 1 minute. Whisk in flour until lightly browned, about 1 minute. Gradually whisk in beef stock and tomato sauce. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until reduced and slightly thickened, about 6-8 minutes. Stir in pasta, beef and heavy cream until heated through, about 1-2 minutes; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Stir in cheese until melted, about 2 minutes. Serve immediately.

BEEFY PASTA SALAD WITH PEANUT DRESSING

Steps:

• Cook spaghetti as directed on package, omitting salt and adding vegetables to the cooking water for the last 3 min. Meanwhile, blend lime juice, soy sauce, honey, oil and nuts in blender until smooth.
• Drain spaghetti mixture, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking water. Place spaghetti mixture and reserved cooking water in large serving bowl. Reserve 1/4 cup peanut dressing; toss remaining with spaghetti mixture. Refrigerate 1 hour.
• Heat grill to medium-high heat. Grill steak 6 to 7 min. on each side or until medium doneness (160°F). Remove from grill; cover. Let stand 5 min. before cutting into slices.
• Fan meat slices over spaghetti mixture; drizzle with reserved peanut dressing.

BEEFY PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta in large pot of boiling water according to package directions.
• Add broccoli spears during last 2 minutes of cooking, drain.
• Meanwhile, preheat broiler.
• Broil steak 4 inches from heat for 4 minutes per side for medium, or until done to taste.
• Transfer steak to cutting board and thinly slice across the grain, on the diagonal.
• Combine yogurt, mayonnaise, vinegar, basil, and salt in food processor and process until smooth.
• Transfer dressing to large serving bowl.
• Add steak and any juices accumulated on cutting board and toss to coat.
• Add pasta, broccoli, tomatoes, and onion to bowl and toss again.
• Recipe can be made ahead and refrigerated.
• Bring back to room temperature before serving.

SUSAN'S BEEFY TACO PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
• In a skillet over medium heat, brown ground beef and drain. Add garlic, onion and crushed red peppers and saute until translucent and aromatic.
• Add taco seasoning and mix well.
• Add salsa and beans, olives and jalapeno's and warm through.
• Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle on cilantro.
• Combine all in large pot. Serve and add cheese to each individual bowl.

CAMPBELL'S BEEFY PASTA SKILLET

Steps:

• COOK beef and onion in skillet until browned. Pour off fat.
• ADD soup, water, Worcestershire, cheese and pasta and heat through.