Best Easy Tropical Beef Skillet Recipes

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SOUTHWESTERN BEEF AND RICE SKILLET



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I like to serve this kicked-up skillet dish with warm flour tortillas and a side of guacamole. If you like things a little spicier, add more jalapeno and enjoy the heat! -Pat Hockett, Ocala, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1-1/2 cups uncooked instant rice
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with mild green chiles
1-1/2 cups beef broth
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef, onion, green pepper and jalapeno over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, 8-10 minutes, breaking beef into crumbles; drain., Add rice, tomatoes, broth and seasonings. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat. Simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Remove from heat; sprinkle with cheese. Let stand, covered, until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 482 calories, Fat 19g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 96mg cholesterol, Sodium 962mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 33g protein.

EASY BEEF TACO SKILLET



Easy Beef Taco Skillet image

Busy day? Save time and money with this stovetop supper the whole family will love. It calls for handy convenience products, so it can be on the table in minutes. -Kelly Roder, Fairfax, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound ground beef
1 small red onion, chopped
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
10 corn tortillas (6 inches), cut into 1-inch pieces
1 bottle (8 ounces) taco sauce
1-1/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
Hot pepper sauce, optional

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 415 calories, Fat 19g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 705mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

EASY TROPICAL BEEF SKILLET



Easy Tropical Beef Skillet image

Taken from a Pillsbury cookbook, serve this over rice. The recipe can be doubled and all ingredients can be adjusted to taste.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Meat

Time 35m

Yield 4-5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup shredded coconut
1 lb lean ground beef
1 -2 tablespoon minced fresh garlic (or to taste)
salt and black pepper
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained, reserving the liquid
1 (16 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained, reserving the liquid
1/2 cup cashew nuts

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 472.5, Fat 23.8, SaturatedFat 9.9, Cholesterol 73.7, Sodium 469.9, Carbohydrate 40.1, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 26.3, Protein 27.4

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