Somali Beef and Veggie Pasta

Dairy-Free | Main Dishes | No Added Sugars | High in Fiber | WIC Friendly | Egg-Free | Nut-Free

The classic Somali combination of potatoes, beef, veggies, and pasta hits every night of the week.

Meal Somalibeefveggiepasta
5
Servings
40 minutes
Total Time
$1.99
Cost per serving *
Temperature: Medium heat, Boil, Simmer
Serving size:1 1/2 cups
Prep time:5 minutes
Cook time:35 minutes
Total time:40 minutes
Equipment:

Large pot

Small bowl

Utensils:

Stirring spoon

Measuring cups and spoons

Serving Suggestion and/or Recipe Source:

Recipe sourced from California Department of Health’s Cal Fresh

* Cost and availability of recipe ingredients may vary across different regions of Ohio. Cost per serving information should be used as a general guide when considering recipe cost.

Ingredients

1 pound lean (85% or leaner) ground beef

1 small onion, chopped

4 large cloves garlic, minced OR 4 teaspoons garlic powder

2 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin

2 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander seed

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or season to taste)

2 small red potatoes, chopped into small pieces

1 carrot, chopped

1 tomato, chopped

2 cups chicken stock low-sodium

1 15 ounce can tomato sauce

8 ounces whole grain spaghetti, cooked and drained

2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Before you begin, wash your hands, surfaces, utensils, tops of cans, and produce.
  2. In a large pot, add ground beef, and cook for 3-5 minutes on medium high until browned. Remove ground beef and set aside in small bowl. Drain off most of the fat.
  3. Add onions to large pot and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
  4. Add garlic, cumin, coriander, salt, and cayenne. Cook for 1 minute. Add ground beef back into pot.
  5. Add potatoes, carrot, tomato, stock, and tomato sauce. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.
  6. Serve hot over warm pasta. Garnish with cilantro (if using).

Tips

  • Potatoes are commonly used in this dish. If you want a different taste, you can substitute cauliflower, eggplant, or zucchini instead.
  • Spaghetti is the most common pasta enjoyed for this dish, but you could use any pasta shape you have available.
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Ingredients

What goes in Somali Beef and Veggie Pasta?

Chopped Onions
Chopped Onions
Tomato Sauce
Tomato Sauce
Lean Ground Beef
Lean Ground Beef
Redpotatoes
Red Potatoes
Wheat Spaghetti
Whole Wheat Spaghetti

Nutritional Information
(Per Serving)

CALORIES
460
TOTAL FAT
12g
SODIUM
520mg
TOTAL CARBS
60g
PROTEIN
30g
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