Best Southwest Skillet Dinner Recipes

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SOUTHWEST SKILLET DINNER



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A spicy macaroni skillet dinner that I found on Muellers. Although the recipe doesn't call for it, you could probably add ground beef (I just followed the original recipe).

Provided by Kimberly Kay

Categories     Pasta

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 oz elbow macaroni
2 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
2 clove garlic, minced
2 Tbsp chili powder
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp salt (optional)
2 14 oz. can(s) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 15 oz. can(s) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 11 oz. can(s) corn, drained
1/2 c shredded pepper jack cheese

Steps:

  • 1. Cook and drain pasta according to package directions.
  • 2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add onion, green pepper, garlic, chili powder, cumin and salt; cook, stirring occasionally, for 4 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
  • 3. Add tomatoes, kidney beans and corn; bring to a boil.
  • 4. Reduce heat; simmer, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes.
  • 5. Toss with hot macaroni; sprinkle with cheese.

SOUTHWEST SKILLET DINNER II



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I found this recipe on Allrecipes. This skillet dinner will definitely keep you warm on a cold Fall or Winter day. ***The only changes I made was that instead of 1/2 tsp. of salt, I used ground cumin; and I didn't actually measure out the corn chips and cheese; I used about 3 handfuls of crushed corn chips, and about 1 heaping...

Provided by Kimberly Kay

Categories     Beef

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb ground beef
3/4 c chopped onion
1 (16 oz.) can(s) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14 oz.) can(s) diced tomatoes, undrained
1/2 c uncooked instant rice
1/2 c water
3 Tbsp chopped green pepper
1 1/2 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp garlic salt
1/2 tsp salt* (see my notes)
1 c corn chips* (see my notes)
3/4 c shredded cheddar cheese* (see my notes)

Steps:

  • 1. In a skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until no longer pink and drain.
  • 2. Add beans, tomatoes, rice, water, green pepper and seasonings; mix well and bring to a boil.
  • 3. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • 4. Remove from heat; sprinkle with corn chips and cheese; cover and let stand for 3 to 5 minutes or until cheese melts.

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