Suqaar Suugo

Suqaar Suugo is a delicious noodle dish consisting of beef cooked in “Xawaash.” This dish has an enhanced flavor due to the spices and gives the pasta a unique flavor. This version of pasta will delight you little by little.

Ingredients:

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil or canola oil

2 garlic cloves, minced
1 small green bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and finely chopped

1 small red onion, finely chopped 1 pound ground beef

3 tablespoons Xawaash Spice Mix (recipe here)

1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as needed

2 tablespoons tomato paste

One 28-ounce can of diced tomatoes, with their juices

Cooked spaghetti (or whatever shape pasta you like) and coarsely chopped cilantro, for serving

Directions:

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium to high heat. When the oil is hot, add garlic, bell pepper, and onion. Cook, occasionally stirring until vegetables begin to soften, about 8 minutes. Add the beef, Xawaash, and salt and cook, occasionally stirring to let the beef infuse the spices until the meat is golden brown, about 15 minutes.

Add the tomato paste and diced tomatoes (and their juices). Fill half a can of tomatoes with water and place them in the pot. Stir well to combine, making sure to remove any remaining debris from the bottom of the pan. Increase the heat high and bring the sauce to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, occasionally stirring as the sauce cooks for 30 minutes. Season the sauce to taste with salt. Serve hot when the pasta is cooked, with cilantro sprinkled on top. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a few days and reheated in a heavy saucepan over low heat (stir while boiling)..