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a plate of afghan macaroni

Afghan Macaroni

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb Ground Beef
  • 1 Onion, blended
  • 1 tbsp Minced Garlic
  • 1 tsp Chili Powder
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Coriander
  • 1 tsp Turmeric
  • Salt, to taste
  • 1 tbsp Tomato Paste
  • 3 cups Tomato Sauce
  • 1 can Kidney Beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 lb Short Cut Noodles
  • 1 cup Plain Greek Yogurt
  • 1/2 tbsp Garlic
  • Dried Mint

Optional Toppings

  • Cilantro, Green Onions garnish

Instructions

  •  Begin by browning ground beef with a blended onion, minced garlic, and all the seasonings.
     Begin by browning ground beef with a blended onion, minced garlic, no salt seasoning mix and salt. 
  • When the beef is fully cooked, add tomato paste, tomato sauce, and kidney beans, and let it simmer.  
    When the beef is fully cooked, add tomato paste, tomato sauce, and kidney beans, and let it simmer. 
  • Cook noodles according to package.  
  • Mix together greek yogurt, minced garlic and dried mint.  
    Mix together greek yogurt, minced garlic and dried mint. 
  • To serve, add a layer of the yogurt mix on the bottom of your plate, followed by your noodles, more yogurt and your hearty meat sauce.  Garnish with fresh cilantro and green onions.
    chef's pan and anti-boil over stainless steel stockpot

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