Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp. butter
  • 8 oz. vermicelli, broken in 1-inch pieces
  • 1 lb. lean ground beef
  • 1/2 c. chopped onion
  • 1 large clove garlic, minced
  • 1 can stewed tomatoes (undrained), cut up
  • 1 can tomato sauce
  • 1 c. water
  • 1/4 chopped bell pepper
  • 1/2 c. drained kidney beans
  • grated Parmesan cheese

Method

  • In 10-inch skillet over medium high heat in hot butter, cook vermicelli until golden, stirring constantly.
  • Transfer to bowl and set aside.
  • In same skillet over medium high heat, cook beef and onion with garlic until beef is browned and onion is tender. Drain off grease.
  • Stir in tomatoes, tomato sauce, water and reserved vermicelli.
  • Heat to boiling.
  • Reduce heat to low. Cover; simmer 20 minutes or until vermicelli is tender.
  • Stir often.
  • Stir in beans and peppers; heat thoroughly.
  • Serve with Parmesan cheese.