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Dirty Spaghetti

Recipe by jeremy on InstagramAdded 27 October 2026.

15 minutes to prep, 30 to cook. A hearty, flavor‑packed spaghetti dish brimming with seasoned ground beef, colorful vegetables, and aromatic spices. The sauce simmers to a rich, slightly sweet and spicy consistency, while fresh coriander added at the end brightens every bite. Perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner that feels indulgent yet quick to prepare.

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Dirty Spaghetti by jeremy, a frame from the Instagram video

Method

  1. Heat a very hot pan and brown the ground beef, stirring until it develops a deep, caramelized flavor.

  2. Add the diced onion, grated ginger, and minced garlic to the pan and sauté until the onion becomes translucent.

  3. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for a minute to deepen its flavor.

  4. Add the diced tomatoes, carrot, green and yellow bell peppers, then sprinkle in the curry powder, paprika, salt, and sugar.

  5. Mix in the Royco cube, water, and soy sauce; bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and let the sauce simmer until the vegetables are tender and the sauce has thickened.

  6. Add the cooked spaghetti to the pan, tossing to coat the noodles evenly with the sauce; cook for another 2–3 minutes so the spaghetti finishes cooking in the sauce.

  7. Just before serving, stir in the chopped coriander for a fresh, vibrant finish.

  8. Serve hot, optionally garnished with extra coriander.

Tips while you cook

Brown the beef well
Heat a very hot pan and brown the ground beef until it develops a deep, caramelized flavor before adding other ingredients.
Simmer sauce until thick
After adding the tomatoes, carrots, peppers, spices, Royco cube, water, and soy sauce, let the sauce simmer until the vegetables are tender and the sauce has thickened.
Finish spaghetti in the sauce
Add the cooked spaghetti and toss for 2–3 minutes.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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