Chuckwagon Beef & Pasta Skillet

Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Ingredients: 1 lb. 80% lean ground beef 1 small green bell pepper, chopped 1/2 c. onion, chopped 1 can ready-to-serve beef broth (13-3/4 to 14-1/2 oz.) 1-1/2 c. uncooked wagon wheel or rotini pasta 1 c. prepared hickory-flavored barbecue sauce 1/4 c. water 1/2 c. Cheddar or Colby cheese, finely shredded 1. In large nonstick skillet, brown ground beef, bell pepper and onion over medium heat 6 minutes or until outside surface of beef is no longer pink, breaking beef up into 3/4-inch crumbles. Pour off drippings. 2. Stir in broth, pasta, barbecue sauce and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer 10 to 15 minutes or until pasta is almost tender. Uncover skillet; continue cooking 5 to 7 minutes or until pasta is tender and sauce is thickened, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with cheese before serving. Makes 4 servings. "Beef recipes collected from www.beeftips.com. Recipes courtesy of the Wisconsin Beef Council through the Cattlemen's Beef Board and the National Cattlemen's Beef Association."