Best Easy Tropical Beef Skillet Recipes

WEEKNIGHT BEEF SKILLET

Steps:

• Cook noodles according to package directions; drain. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, cook beef and pepper over medium heat 5-7 minutes or until beef is no longer pink, breaking up beef into crumbles; drain. , Add tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning and, if desired, sugar to beef mixture; bring to a boil. Stir in vegetables; heat through. Serve with noodles; sprinkle with parsley. Freeze option: Do not cook noodles. Freeze cooled meat mixture in a freezer container. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Cook noodles according to package directions. Place meat mixture in a large saucepan; heat through, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth or water if necessary. Serve as directed.

TERIYAKI GROUND BEEF SKILLET

Steps:

• Brown ground beef and onions in a large skillet over medium heat, crumbling as it cooks, until the beef is no longer pink and the onion is soft, about 5 minutes. Drain if necessary.
• Add teriyaki sauce, water chestnuts, pineapple, garlic, and ginger to the skillet; stir to combine. Turn the heat down, and simmer for about 5 minutes.
• Sprinkle with sesame seeds and sliced green onion and serve.

EASY BEEF TACO SKILLET

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the corn, tortillas, taco sauce and 1 cup cheese; heat through. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Serve with pepper sauce if desired.

EASY TROPICAL BEEF SKILLET

Steps:

• In a large skillet, toast the coconut over medium heat, until golden and crisp; set aside.
• Brown ground beef and garlic in the same skillet; drain well.
• Add salt, pepper lemon juice and soy sauce.
• In a small bowl combine the cornstarch with reserved pineapple and mandarin orange liquids; stir well until smooth then add to ground beef and cook over medium heat for 5 mins, stirring constantly, until mixture is thickened.
• Stir in the pineapple and mandarin oranges; cook 2-3 mins, or until thoroughly heated.
• Serve over noodles or rice, and sprinkle with more toasted coconut and cashew nuts.