Ingredients

1 pound of ground beef

Seasoning ° Sazon-Perfecta”, recipe at bottom, to taste

1 Tablespoon minced garlic

1 medium sized garlic clove

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2 cups of medium-sized pasta shells

4 cups of water

2 teaspoons of chicken broth powder

4 teaspoons tomato broth powder

3 Serrano Peppers, finely chopped, optional

1 Onion, chopped, yellow is the strongest

1 can Rotel, your choice of spiciness

Garlic Powder, to taste

Onion Powder, to taste

Fresh Ground Black Pepper, to taste

Fresh Ground Pink Himalayan Salt, to taste

2 Tablespoons Italian Seasoning, OPTIONAL!

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Homemade Sazon Seasoning Mix

1 tablespoon ground coriander

1 tablespoon ground cumin

1 tablespoon ground anatto seeds (achiote) or turmeric

1 tablespoon garlic powder

1 tablespoon kosher salt

2 teaspoons oregano

1 tsp ground black pepper

Instructions

Combine all ingredients and mix well.

Store in an airtight container.

1 1/2 teaspoons of this mix equals one packet of commercial sazon.

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How to make it

Fry ground beef with minced garlic, black pepper and Saazon Perfecta seasoning to start the preparation.

Rinse fat from cooked ground beef.

In a large pot add the pasta shells, water, granulated chicken stock, diced Serrano chilies, granulated tomato stock, and a handful of chopped cilantro – if you can tolerate it.

Adjust the amount of garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper to your preference.

Finally, cook over medium-high heat until pasta softens.

Serve