Beef with Mostaccioli and Veggies

Beef with Mostaccioli and Veggies
Dinner Salad


Ingredients:
1 lb beef sirloin steak cut into small pieces
1 onion
1 bell pepper
1 Chinese eggplant or zucchini
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 Tbsp olive oil
½ lb fresh green beans or one package frozen (fresh is best!)
1 tsp red hot pepper flakes
1 lb mostaccioli pasta
Salt and pepper
2 cups red leaf and green leaf lettuce mixed
¼ cup shredded carrots
½ sliced cucumber
2 thinly sliced radishes
Parmesan cheese for the table.


Preparation:
Set the table.
Heat boiling water and cook the mostaccioli according to the package directions.
Cook the beef in olive oil until well done. Set aside.
Cook the onion, bell pepper, garlic, and eggplant or zucchini in the pan until tender.
Add the beef back to the pan.
Stir in the green beans and red pepper flakes. Cover and keep over medium low heat.
Tear the lettuce and place into bowls.
Top with the carrots, cucumber, and radishes.
Drain the mostaccioli. Stir the pasta into the pan with the beef and vegetables.
Serve with the salad and parmesan cheese.