Description
A flavorful and hearty Garlic Beef Pasta recipe featuring tender beef sirloin cooked with garlic, onions, and spices, combined with perfectly cooked pasta and fresh parsley for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Beef and Sauce
- 1 pound beef sirloin, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Pasta
- 8 ounces pasta (any preferred type)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Thinly slice the beef sirloin, mince the garlic, chop the onion, and finely chop the fresh parsley to have all components ready for cooking.
- Heat Oil: In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat to get ready for sautéing the beef and aromatics.
- Cook Beef: Add the sliced beef sirloin to the pot and cook until browned evenly on all sides, approximately 5-7 minutes, to develop rich flavor.
- Sauté Garlic and Onion: Add the minced garlic and chopped onion to the pot and cook for about 2-3 minutes until the onions become translucent and the garlic fragrant.
- Simmer with Broth: Pour in the beef broth, bring the mixture to a simmer, and allow it to cook for 10 minutes so the flavors meld together beautifully.
- Cook Pasta: While the beef simmers, cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside for combining later.
- Season Beef Mixture: Stir in salt, black pepper, paprika, and red pepper flakes into the beef mixture, ensuring an even distribution of seasoning.
- Combine Pasta and Beef: Add the cooked pasta to the pot with the beef mixture and toss well until the pasta is thoroughly coated with the sauce and flavors.
- Garnish: Remove the pot from heat and sprinkle the top with the finely chopped fresh parsley for a burst of color and freshness.
- Serve: Serve the garlic beef pasta hot and enjoy a delicious, comforting meal perfect for any occasion.
Notes
- Use any pasta type you prefer, such as penne, spaghetti, or fusilli.
- For extra flavor, consider adding a splash of red wine when simmering the beef broth.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to taste for milder or spicier heat.
- Fresh parsley can be substituted with basil or oregano for a different herb flavor.
- Beef sirloin can be replaced with flank steak or ribeye for variation.
