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Dice the onion and green and red bell peppers
Mince the garlic cloves
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium high heat
Add the onion and bell pepper and sauté until softened
Add the ground beef and cook until browned
Drain any excess grease
Season the beef mixture with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Cajun seasoning and stir well to combine
Add the garlic and cook until fragrant
Stir in the tomato paste and let it cook to deepen the flavor
Sprinkle in the flour and stir continuously to cook out the raw flour taste
Slowly pour in the beef broth, stirring constantly to avoid lumps
Let the mixture simmer until it thickens into a rich, gravy like sauce
Add the cooked spaghetti directly into the skillet and toss until fully coated
If the sauce is too thick, slowly pour in the pasta water until it reaches the desired consistency
You're all done!
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Tips as you cook
- Gather IngredientsMise en place makes cooking easier
- Dice VegetablesUniform dice cooks evenly
- Mince GarlicMince finely for even flavor
- Heat Olive OilOil should shimmer, not smoke
- Watch out · Sauté VeggiesStir occasionally to prevent burning
- Brown Ground BeefBreak up beef for even browning
- Watch out · Drain GreaseTilt pan carefully to drain safely
- Season Beef MixtureTaste and adjust seasoning as needed
Swaps, storing and making ahead
Good to know
Swaps
- No ground beef on hand? Ground turkey or chicken works in the same amount, though the sauce will be lighter.
- No Cajun seasoning? Mix paprika with a pinch of cayenne, dried oregano and thyme to make about 1 tablespoon.
Notes by Meez Magic, written for this recipe. Use your judgment.
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