Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of the Southwest Skillet, a culinary journey that brings together the vibrant spirit of the American Southwest in a single skillet. This delectable dish boasts layers of savory ground beef, tender vegetables, and a symphony of spices that dance upon your palate. Embark on a culinary adventure with three enticing variations of the Southwest Skillet: the Classic, the Vegetarian, and the One-Pot. Each recipe offers a unique twist on this Southwestern classic, catering to diverse dietary preferences and culinary desires. Savor the hearty fusion of flavors in the Classic Southwest Skillet, featuring succulent ground beef, crisp bell peppers, succulent corn, and a zesty blend of chili powder, cumin, and paprika. Embark on a meatless odyssey with the Vegetarian Southwest Skillet, where roasted sweet potatoes and zucchini take center stage, accompanied by a medley of colorful bell peppers and a symphony of spices. Experience the epitome of convenience with the One-Pot Southwest Skillet, a culinary symphony where all ingredients meld seamlessly in a single skillet, resulting in a harmonious blend of flavors that will leave you craving more.
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SOUTHWEST SKILLET CORN
"This colorful stir-fried side complements any Mexican menu nicely," says Marilyn Smudzinski of Peru, Illinois.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 10m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large nonstick skillet, saute red pepper and jalapeno in butter until tender. Add cumin; cook for 30 seconds. Add corn and cilantro; saute 2 minutes longer or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 138 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 37mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SOUTHWEST CHICKEN SKILLET
Bite into a fiesta of flavors in this south-of-the-border quick and easy skillet.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in oil 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink in center.
- Stir in vegetables, beans and salsa; reduce heat to medium. Cover and cook 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are crisp-tender.
- Sprinkle with tortilla strips and cheese. Cover and cook about 2 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 540, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 115 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 12 g, Protein 49 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 800 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 1/2 g
SOUTHWEST BEEF & RICE SKILLET
My family loves this recipe because it's so tasty, fast and filling. I love the easy one-dish cleanup. Sometimes I add a can of drained corn for a complete meal. -Jane Porras, Plano, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 5 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook rice according to package directions., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the rice, beans, broth, tomato sauce, chili powder, salt, cumin and pepper; heat through. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover and cook for 1-2 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 433 calories, Fat 16g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 1154mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 27g protein.
CHEESY SOUTHWEST CHICKEN SKILLET
Make this 30-minute skillet dinner featuring pasta, chicken, Progresso™ Recipe Starters™ creamy three cheese cooking sauce and Old El Paso® diced green chiles--perfect for southwestern meals.
Provided by Progresso
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Progresso™ Recipe Starters™
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In 12-inch skillet, heat 3 cups water to boiling; add pasta. Cook 8 to 9 minutes or until pasta is tender; drain and return to skillet.
- Add chicken, cooking sauce and chiles; heat to boiling, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover; let stand 3 to 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with bell pepper, olives and tortilla chips.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 404.7 calories, Carbohydrate 34.6 g, Cholesterol 72.4 mg, Fat 18 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 25.5 g, SaturatedFat 9.7 g, Sodium 633.7 mg, Sugar 1.4 g
SOUTHWEST SKILLET
I was born and raised on a farm and still live on one with my husband and kids. We build up hearty appetites, and this Mexican-style dish always pleases.-Becky Paxton, Afton, Iowa
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the beans, tomatoes, rice, water, green pepper and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. , Remove from the heat. Sprinkle with corn chips and cheese. Cover and let stand for 3 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts :
SOUTHWEST SKILLET BREAD
A very easy recipe that makes a unique breakfast! Can also be served as a side dish or an appetizer.
Provided by TANAQUIL
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Eggs
Time 40m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9 inch cast-iron skillet, and place it in the oven while it preheats.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the eggs, cheese, corn and jalapeno peppers. Stir in the croutons until well coated. Pour into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the top is golden brown. Cut in to wedges or squares to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 167.1 calories, Carbohydrate 11.9 g, Cholesterol 67.2 mg, Fat 9.9 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 355.1 mg, Sugar 1.4 g
SOUTHWEST SKILLET SCRAMBLE
Ready, Set, Cook! Special Edition Contest Entry: This Southwest Skillet Scramble is great for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner. It's a quick, easy, one pot meal that comes together in a flash! Using the Simply Potatoes Diced Potatoes with Onions makes this so easy and simplifies the prep work. If you wanted to spice this dish up, you could use pepper jack cheese. You can serve it with sour cream and/or salsa if you wish.
Provided by pulverc
Categories Potato
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Beat eggs with milk until incorporated. Set aside.
- In a large nonstick skillet, heat one tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil over medium high heat. Add the chorizo to the skillet, breaking it up as it cooks. Cook for about 5 minutes, or until done, and then remove to a plate lined with paper towels. Wipe out the skillet with a couple of paper towels.
- In the same skillet, heat remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium high heat. Add the red and green pepper and cook 3-4 minutes, until peppers begin to soften.
- Add Simply Potatoes diced potatoes with onion and cook 5-7 minutes, until potatoes begin to brown.
- Stir in spinach and cook about one minute to wilt it.
- Stir in the egg mixture, the black beans, half of the scallions, half of the cilantro, and half of the cheese. Season with salt and pepper and stir everything to mix. Cook 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until eggs are solid.
- Top with remaining cheese, scallions, and cilantro.
SOUTHWEST SKILLET CHOPS
This is one of my go-to meals because I usually have the ingredients to make these pork chops in my kitchen. I can't get enough of the corn relish. -Linda Cifuentes, Mahomet, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Sprinkle pork chops with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon butter and oil over medium-high heat. Brown pork chops on both sides. Remove from pan., In same skillet, heat remaining butter. Add onion and jalapeno; cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until tender. Return chops to skillet. Add corn, lime juice and, if desired, olives; cook, covered, 4-6 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in pork reads 145°. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 330 calories, Fat 19g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 97mg cholesterol, Sodium 542mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 33g protein.
SOUTHWEST SKILLET CORN
Make and share this Southwest Skillet Corn recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Mary K. W.
Categories Corn
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large non-stick skillet sauté red pepper and jalapeño in butter until tender. Add cumin; cook for 30 seconds.
- Add corn and cilantro; sauté 2 minutes longer or until heated through.
SOUTHWEST BEEF RICE SKILLET
Make and share this Southwest Beef Rice Skillet recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Doglover61aka Earnh
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h5m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In skillet, cook beef, onions and peppers until beef is browned and vegetables are tender. Drain.
- Stir in broth, tomato sauce, rice, chili powder and garlic powder. Heat to boiling. Cover; cook over low heat for 20 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed; stir occasionally.
- Serve with cheese and sour cream, if desired.
SOUTHWEST TORTILLA-TURKEY SKILLET
I wanted to cut back on red meat, but my husband thinks ground turkey can be dry. I think the taco seasoning and jalapeno juice in this recipe give the turkey added flavor and moistness...and he agrees! -Lindsay Ludden, Omaha, Nebraska
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook turkey over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the beans, water, olives, taco seasoning and juice from jalapenos. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 6-7 minutes or until thickened. , Stir in tortilla pieces. Sprinkle with cheese and jalapeno. Remove from the heat and cover for 1-2 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve with sour cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 496 calories, Fat 21g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 91mg cholesterol, Sodium 1502mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 39g protein.
SOUTHWEST CHICKEN SKILLET
Bite into a fiesta of flavors in this south-of-the-border quick and easy skillet.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in oil 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink in center.
- Stir in vegetables, beans and salsa; reduce heat to medium. Cover and cook 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are crisp-tender.
- Sprinkle with tortilla strips and cheese. Cover and cook about 2 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 540, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 115 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 12 g, Protein 49 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 800 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 1/2 g
SOUTHWEST CHICKEN SKILLET
Categories Bean Chicken Sauté Kid-Friendly Quick & Easy Dinner Casserole/Gratin
Yield 4-6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large skillet, combine the rice, salsa, chicken, black beans (drained), chili powder, and chicken broth. Stir until everything is evenly combined. Place a tight fitting lid on the skillet, turn the heat on to high, and let the skillet come to a full boil. As soon as the skillet comes to a boil, turn the heat down to low and let it simmer for 30 minutes. Make sure it is simmering the entire time, turning the heat up slightly if needed (you should be able to hear it simmer quietly). After 30 minutes, turn off the heat, remove the lid, and fluff the mixture with a fork. All of the liquid should be absorbed and the rice should be tender. Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheese over top, replace the lid, and let it sit for a few minutes, or until the cheese is melted. Meanwhile, slice the green onions. Sprinkle the green onions over the melted cheese and serve hot.
SOUTHWEST BEEF SKILLET
Steps:
- Brown beef & drain. Mix in all other ingred except cheese & chips bring to boil reduce heat simmer 20min. Covered stirring occ. remove from heat spread with cheese serve w/ chips
Tips:
- Prep all Ingredients: Before you start cooking, wash, chop, and measure all of your ingredients. This will help you avoid scrambling during the cooking process.
- Use High-Quality Ingredients: The better the quality of your ingredients, the tastier your dish will be. Whenever possible, use fresh, organic produce and high-quality meats.
- Don't Overcook Your Meat: Overcooked meat is tough and dry. To ensure tender and juicy meat, cook it only until it reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) for medium-rare, 160°F (71°C) for medium, or 175°F (79°C) for well-done.
- Season Generously: Don't be afraid to use plenty of seasonings. This will help bring out the flavors of your ingredients and make your dish more flavorful.
- Use a Variety of Spices: A blend of spices will add depth and complexity to your dish. Experiment with different combinations to find ones that you enjoy.
- Don't Crowd the Pan: When searing meat or vegetables, don't overcrowd the pan. This will prevent them from cooking evenly and will result in steamed food rather than seared.
- Let Your Meat Rest: Before slicing and serving your meat, let it rest for a few minutes. This will allow the juices to redistribute, resulting in more tender and flavorful meat.
- Garnish Your Dish: A simple garnish can make a big difference in the presentation of your dish. Try using fresh herbs, grated cheese, or a drizzle of olive oil to add a touch of elegance.
Conclusion:
Cooking a delicious Southwest skillet is a simple and satisfying experience. By following these tips, you can create a flavorful and satisfying meal that your family and friends will love. So gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and get ready to enjoy the taste of the Southwest!
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