Southwest Skillet Ragú

  • Time: 25 minutes
  • Servings: 4
  • Serving Size: 6.0 ounces
  • Stage: Post-recovery

INGREDIENTS:

  • Whole-wheat pasta, uncooked - 75 grams or 2.7 ounces (can replace with chickpea pasta if intolerant to wheat pasta)
  • Yellow onion - 1/2 medium (80 grams)
  • Red bell pepper - 1/2 medium (70 grams)
  • Garlic clove - 1 medium (4 grams or 1 tsp minced garlic)
  • Ground beef, 90%+ lean, uncooked - 280 grams or 10 ounces
  • Olive oil - 1 tsp (5 grams)
  • Chili powder - 1/2 tsp
  • Cumin, ground - 1/4 tsp
  • Paprika, ground - 1/4 tsp
  • Sea salt - 1/2 tsp
  • Black pepper, freshly ground - 1/4 tsp
  • Crushed tomatoes - 3/4 cup (182 grams)
  • Nutritional yeast - 1 tsp (optional but recommended)

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Cook the pasta according to the instructions on the package. Do not use any oil or salt to cook it. Set aside when done.
  2. While the pasta cooks, chop the onion and bell pepper, finely chop the garlic, and measure all other ingredients. Combine all the spices in a small bowl.
  3. Place a large pan or skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the olive oil and ground beef. Cook for 1-2 minutes and then add the onions, garlic, bell pepper, chili powder, cumin, paprika, sea salt and pepper. Mix and cook for 6-7 minutes more or until the beef starts to get crispy brown.
  4. Add the crushed tomatoes, cooked pasta and nutritional yeast. Mix gently and turn off the heat. Let stand for about a minute. Serve and enjoy!

*Note: Divide equally by the listed number of servings. Stays fresh in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.

NUTRITION FACTS per serving:

  • Calories 230
  • Protein 18 grams
  • Carbs 21 grams
  • Fat 9 grams
  • Fiber 4 grams
  • Sugar 4 grams
  • Iron 16% DV
  • Calcium 4% DV
  • Sodium 18% DV

DV = Daily Value, Based on diet for healthy adults

Nutritionist notes: Make sure to use at least 90% lean ground beef, meaning it should contain no more than 10% fat. This recipe also work well with ground turkey.

Tags: dairy-free, soy-free, high-protein, gastric sleeve, vsg, bariatric, diet, recipe

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*The picture is meant for illustrative purposes and may sometimes not be representative of the serving size. For a precise serving size please follow the list of ingredients carefully, using grams as the most exact measurement.