Conchitas with Ground Beef

🌮 Conchitas with Ground Beef — A Cozy Mexican Classic

This comforting one-pot dish brings together tender pasta shells, savory ground beef, and a rich tomato-based broth infused with garlic, cumin, and herbs. It’s simple, satisfying, and perfect for busy weeknights or family dinners.

🧂 Ingredients

• 4 tbsp olive oil
• 1½ lb ground beef
• 3 cups medium conchas (shell pasta), uncooked
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 6 Roma tomatoes, quartered
• ¾ cup white onion, chopped
• ½ cup chicken broth
• ½ cup tomato sauce
• ¾ tsp ground cumin
• ½ tsp oregano
• ¾ cup frozen carrots
• 3 bay leaves
• Optional: jalapeños, corn
• Salt and pepper, to taste