Beef Skillet Fiesta Recipes

FIESTA BEEF SKILLET

Steps:

• Chop the green pepper. Cut the Velveeta into cubes.
• Brown ground beef in a large skillet; drain well.
• Add tomatoes (undrained) and water and bring to a boil. Stir in pasta and green pepper.
• Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 15 minutes, until pasta is tender, stirring occasionally.
• Add the Velveeta cubes to the skillet. Cook until melted, stirring frequently.

BEEF FIESTA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°.
• Grease a 3-quart casserole.
• In a large skillet, cook ground beef over med-high heat until browned; drain.
• Reduce heat to medium; add onion and garlic and cook for about 5 minutes.
• Add tomatoes, tomato paste, chilies, beans, salt, chili powder, cumin and pepper.
• Stir to combine and simmer for about 10 minutes.
• Pour into prepared casserole.
• Add macaroni and mix well to combine all.
• Sprinkle with cheese, add jalapeño slices if desired; cover and bake for 30 minutes.
• Uncover and continue baking for 10 minutes.

FIESTA BEEF & CHEESE SKILLET COBBLER

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°. In a 10-in. cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles, 5-7 minutes; drain. Stir in beans, tomatoes, enchilada sauce and cumin; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 20 minutes to allow flavors to blend, stirring occasionally. Stir in 2 tablespoons cilantro., In a bowl, combine baking mix, 1/2 cup cheese, bacon and remaining cilantro. Add milk and beaten egg; stir just until a soft dough is formed. Spoon over beef mixture., Bake, uncovered, until golden brown, 13-15 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese; bake until cheese is melted, 2-3 minutes longer. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. If desired, serve with sour cream.

SKILLET FIESTA DINNER

Steps:

• In a skillet, cook turkey or beef and onion and drain fat.
• Stir in taco seasoning, water, tomatoes and corn and bring to a boil.
• Add rice.
• Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 5 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
• Sprinkle with cheese, cover and let stand until the cheese is melted.