**Mexican skillet supper: A flavorful and easy one-pan meal**
Tacos, burritos, enchiladas - Mexican food is a favorite for its bold flavors and vibrant colors. If you're looking for a quick and easy Mexican-inspired meal, look no further than this skillet supper. This one-pan dish is packed with flavor, thanks to a combination of Mexican-inspired spices, fresh vegetables, and tender chicken or beef. Served over rice or wrapped in tortillas, this skillet supper is sure to be a hit with the whole family. In addition to the classic skillet supper, this article also includes recipes for a variety of other Mexican-inspired skillet dishes, including a vegetarian skillet supper, a chicken and rice skillet supper, and a beef and potato skillet supper. With so many delicious options to choose from, you're sure to find a Mexican skillet supper that you'll love.
MEXICAN SKILLET SUPPER
One winter evening, I thought cornbread and hamburger together in a casserole would be great. So here's what I came up with and my husband and I both really love it!
Provided by rbklein
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h10m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- *Reserve2 tablespoons finely chopped, for cornbread.
- In 12" cast iron skillet, brown hamburger with onion and peppers until onions are clear; drain.
- Add cumin seeds, corn, chili, black beans, and fresh ground pepper, mixing well.
- Simmer while making cornbread.
- Mix together dry ingredients for cornbread.
- In small skillet, saute' corn with reserved onion and peppers in butter for 2 minutes, or microwave in small bowl for 1 minute.
- Cool slightly.
- Combine egg and milk, and add to dry ingredients with corn mixture, mixing until just moistened.
- Smooth out meat in skillet, layer cheese slices over meat, then spoon cornbread over cheese.
- Bake in 425 degree oven for 18-20 minutes.
- Remove from oven, sprinkle shredded cheese over cornbread, and return to oven for 5 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly.
- Remove from oven and let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
- Yummy Yummy!
- If you don't have a 12" cast iron skillet, you may use a lasgna pan, large roaster pan, or a 6 quart crockpot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 706.2, Fat 35.2, SaturatedFat 17.5, Cholesterol 159.1, Sodium 1049.9, Carbohydrate 62.8, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 12, Protein 36.9
MEXI-MAC SKILLET
This is the yummiest, quickest recipe I have. There's no need to precook the macaroni. Everything comes together in one smart skillet. -Maurane Ramsey, Fort Wayne, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large nonstick skillet, cook and crumble beef with onion over medium-high heat until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes., Stir in seasonings, tomatoes, tomato sauce, corn and water; bring to a boil. Stir in macaroni. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until macaroni is tender, 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 318 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 755mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
ONE SKILLET MEXICAN QUINOA
With a large family, I love these one skillet dishes where, for at least 15 minutes, I can 'set it and forget it!' And the kids love it! Serve it for Cinco de Mayo or any night of the week!
Provided by The Gruntled Gourmand
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute jalapeno pepper and garlic in hot oil until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Stir black beans, tomatoes, yellow corn, quinoa, and chicken broth into skillet; season with red pepper flakes, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, cover the skillet with a lid, reduce heat to low, and simmer until quinoa is tender and liquid is mostly absorbed, about 20 minutes. Stir avocado, lime juice, and cilantro into quinoa until combined.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 450.1 calories, Carbohydrate 67.1 g, Cholesterol 1.5 mg, Fat 14.9 g, Fiber 17.2 g, Protein 16.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 1098.5 mg, Sugar 5.1 g
Tips:
- To save time, use pre-cooked rice. - To make the dish more flavorful, use freshly squeezed lime juice instead of bottled lime juice. - If you don't have a cast iron skillet, you can use a large non-stick skillet instead. - Serve with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, guacamole, salsa, or pico de gallo. - If you want to make the dish vegetarian, omit the ground beef and add extra vegetables, such as black beans or corn. - If you want to make the dish spicier, add a teaspoon of chili powder or a chopped jalapeño pepper. - If you don't have sazon seasoning, you can make your own by combining cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and oregano. - Don't overcrowd the skillet when cooking the meat. This will prevent the meat from browning properly.Conclusion:
This Mexican skillet supper is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is packed with flavor. It is a great way to use up leftover rice and ground beef. The dish is also very versatile and can be easily customized to your liking. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal that is sure to please the whole family, give this Mexican skillet supper a try.
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