Step 1

Brown the ground beef in a large skillet, breaking it up as it cooks to brown on all sides. If you have more than a few tablespoons of grease, drain the excess.

Step 2

Add peppers and onions to the skillet with browned ground beef. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally until vegetables are softened.

Step 3

In a bowl combine cumin, garlic, chili powder, pepper, cornstarch and brown sugar. Whisk in the orange juice and soy sauce.

Step 4

Pour mixture into the skillet. Stir often and bring the mixture to a low boil.

Step 5

Stir in the cooked and drained pasta, cooking about 2 minutes.

Step 6

Garnish with cilantro.

Step 7

Serve with diced tomatoes if desired.