No turtles were harmed in the making of this recipe. Turtle Shells got my attention from its name. It’s an old-fashioned, one-skillet dinner with a name that comes from the little pasta shells.
Turtle Shells
Turtle Shells is a vintage hamburger and macaroni skillet. Made with ground beef, small shell pasta, tomato sauce and simple seasonings.
Ingredients
- 1/2-1/3 lb. Ground beef
- 6-8 ozs Small shell macaroni
- 1 8 oz can Tomato sauce
- 1/4 c. Green pepperchopped
- 3 Chicken bouillon cubes
- 1/2 t. Cumin
- 1/4 t. Garlic salt
- 1 can Green beansoptional
- 1 c. Water
- 1/4 t. Black pepper
Instructions
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Brown the ground beef in a large skillet. Drain off any excess grease.
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Add the remaining ingredients to the skillet.
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Bring to a boil.
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Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the macaroni is tender.
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Stir occasionally while cooking.
Notes
Adapted from Ground Beef Cookbook, Favorite Recipes of Home Economics Teachers, Favorite Recipes Press, 1983