Ingredients:
1 lb (450 g) ground beef
2 cups dry macaroni or ditalini pasta (cooked al dente)
1 medium onion, sliced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 cup mushrooms, sliced (optional)
2–3 cloves garlic, minced
2–3 tbsp soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce (for flavor)
2 tbsp tomato paste or ketchup (optional, for tang)
1–2 tbsp olive oil or butter
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 tsp paprika (optional)
Shredded cheese (optional, for topping)
Instructions:
1. Cook the pasta:
Boil the macaroni until al dente, drain, and set aside.
2. Preheat the griddle (Blackstone) to medium-high heat.
Add a drizzle of oil.
3. Cook the beef:
Brown the ground beef on the griddle, breaking it apart. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika. Push to the side when cooked.
4. Sauté veggies:
Add onions, bell peppers, mushrooms, and garlic to the griddle. Cook until softened and slightly caramelized.
5. Mix together:
Add the cooked pasta to the griddle. Drizzle soy sauce/Worcestershire and tomato paste (if using). Toss everything together with the beef and vegetables.
6. Finish:
Adjust seasoning to taste. Sprinkle with cheese if desired and let it melt before serving.
