Ground Beef and Vegetable Plate

Ingredients:

• 1/2 lb. ground beef
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 (4 1/2 oz.) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 (4 1/2 oz.) can beef broth
• 1 1/2 cups Penne pasta
• 1 1/2 cups frozen cut green beans, thawed
• 2 Tbsp. tomato paste
• 2 Tbsp. dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1 can small potatoes drained (optional)

Directions:

In large skillet cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink.

In a large saucepan, bring broth and tomatoes to a boil. Add Penne pasta, reduce heat and simmer for 15 - 20 minutes, uncovered, until pasta is done.

Drain the beef mixture and add to pasta. Stir in the beans, tomato paste, oregano, garlic powder, cinnamon, and potatoes. Heat through. Serve.

Source: I have a collection of recipes I have had for a long while. They have kind of morphed over the years. I adjust them as needed.

By Robyn from TN