Categories: Casseroles- One Dish Meals- Stir Fry- Pot Pies
Ingredients
- 1 large yellow onion. chopped
- 3 red bell peppers, cored and diced, divided use
- 1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce
- 1 Tbsp. soy sauce
- 2 tsp. Italian seasoning
- 3 oz. diced pancetta or bacon
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 lb. ground bison OR ground turkey
- 1 (14 1/2 oz.) can diced tomatoes
- 2 cups beef broth
- 12 oz. whole-wheat elbow macaroni
- Salt and ground black pepper
Directions
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In a blender, combine the onion, 2 cups of the diced bell peppers, the tomato sauce, soy sauce and Italian seasoning. Puree until smooth. Set aside.
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In a Large saucepan over medium-high heat, brown the pancetta or bacon for 3 minutes, or until fat is rendered. Add the garlic and remaining bell pepper and saute for 3 minutes. Add the ground meat and brown, breaking up any large clumps. Add the union-bell p0epper mixture from the blender, the diced potatoes, broth and pasta.
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Bring to a simmer, then cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.