Spicy Beef Penne Pasta
Spicy Beef Penne Pasta
Ingredients
For the Beef Seasoning
- 1 1/2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/2 cup yellow onion, chopped
- 1 habanero pepper, chopped (or 1 scotch bonnet, adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground garlic
- 2 beef bouillon cubes, crumbled
- 1 1/2 cups water
For the Pepper Base
- 2 red bell peppers, large, roughly chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, large, roughly chopped
- 1 yellow onion, large, roughly chopped
- 3 roma tomatoes, medium, roughly chopped
- 2 habanero peppers, roughly chopped (adjust to taste)
- 4 garlic cloves, peeled
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Base Sauce
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 sprig fresh oregano, leaves stripped
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary, leaves stripped
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 1 teaspoon beef seasoning, powdered blend
For the Pasta
- 12 ounces penne pasta
- 1 tablespoon salt, for pasta water
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the cubed beef stew meat with chopped yellow onion, chopped habanero pepper, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, ground ginger, ground garlic, and crumbled beef bouillon cubes. Mix thoroughly by hand to ensure the beef is well coated with the seasonings.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
Transfer the seasoned beef to a large pot or Dutch oven. Add 1 1/2 cups of water, ensuring the beef is slightly covered. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 30-40 minutes, or until the beef is tender. Set aside.
⏱️ 40 min
- 3
While the beef is cooking, prepare the pepper base. In a blender, combine the roughly chopped red bell peppers, green bell pepper, yellow onion, roma tomatoes, habanero peppers, and garlic cloves. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Blend until a smooth pepper paste forms.
⏱️ 10 min
- 4
Pour the blended pepper base into a separate medium-sized pot. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the water from the vegetables has evaporated and the mixture has thickened, about 15-20 minutes. This step is crucial for flavor concentration.
⏱️ 20 min
- 5
In a large pot or Dutch oven (the same one used for the beef, if cleaned, or a new one), heat 1/4 cup of vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the stripped fresh oregano and rosemary leaves. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Add 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon of curry powder, and 1 teaspoon of beef seasoning to the pot. Stir continuously for another 30 seconds to 1 minute, allowing the spices to bloom in the hot oil.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Add the cooked tender beef (along with any remaining cooking liquid/broth) to the pot with the spiced oil. Then, add the reduced and thickened pepper base. Stir all ingredients together thoroughly until well combined.
⏱️ 5 min
- 8
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the penne pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente, typically 10-12 minutes.
⏱️ 15 min
- 9
Once the pasta is cooked, drain it well. Add the drained penne pasta directly into the pot with the beef and sauce mixture. Stir everything together until the pasta is evenly coated with the rich, spicy sauce.
⏱️ 5 min
- 10
Serve the Spicy Beef Penne Pasta immediately and enjoy your flavorful meal!
⏱️ 1 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Spicy Beef Penne Pasta
For the Beef Seasoning
- 1 1/2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/2 cup yellow onion, chopped
- 1 habanero pepper, chopped (or 1 scotch bonnet, adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground garlic
- 2 beef bouillon cubes, crumbled
- 1 1/2 cups water
For the Pepper Base
- 2 red bell peppers, large, roughly chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, large, roughly chopped
- 1 yellow onion, large, roughly chopped
- 3 roma tomatoes, medium, roughly chopped
- 2 habanero peppers, roughly chopped (adjust to taste)
- 4 garlic cloves, peeled
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Base Sauce
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 sprig fresh oregano, leaves stripped
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary, leaves stripped
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 1 teaspoon beef seasoning, powdered blend
For the Pasta
- 12 ounces penne pasta
- 1 tablespoon salt, for pasta water
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the cubed beef stew meat with chopped yellow onion, chopped habanero pepper, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, ground ginger, ground garlic, and crumbled beef bouillon cubes. Mix thoroughly by hand to ensure the beef is well coated with the seasonings.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
Transfer the seasoned beef to a large pot or Dutch oven. Add 1 1/2 cups of water, ensuring the beef is slightly covered. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 30-40 minutes, or until the beef is tender. Set aside.
⏱️ 40 min - 3
While the beef is cooking, prepare the pepper base. In a blender, combine the roughly chopped red bell peppers, green bell pepper, yellow onion, roma tomatoes, habanero peppers, and garlic cloves. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Blend until a smooth pepper paste forms.
⏱️ 10 min - 4
Pour the blended pepper base into a separate medium-sized pot. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the water from the vegetables has evaporated and the mixture has thickened, about 15-20 minutes. This step is crucial for flavor concentration.
⏱️ 20 min - 5
In a large pot or Dutch oven (the same one used for the beef, if cleaned, or a new one), heat 1/4 cup of vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the stripped fresh oregano and rosemary leaves. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Add 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon of curry powder, and 1 teaspoon of beef seasoning to the pot. Stir continuously for another 30 seconds to 1 minute, allowing the spices to bloom in the hot oil.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Add the cooked tender beef (along with any remaining cooking liquid/broth) to the pot with the spiced oil. Then, add the reduced and thickened pepper base. Stir all ingredients together thoroughly until well combined.
⏱️ 5 min - 8
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the penne pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente, typically 10-12 minutes.
⏱️ 15 min - 9
Once the pasta is cooked, drain it well. Add the drained penne pasta directly into the pot with the beef and sauce mixture. Stir everything together until the pasta is evenly coated with the rich, spicy sauce.
⏱️ 5 min - 10
Serve the Spicy Beef Penne Pasta immediately and enjoy your flavorful meal!
⏱️ 1 min