Southwestern Bean Skillet Recipes

SOUTHWESTERN BEAN SKILLET

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients except cheese and tomatoes in 12-inch skillet. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 5 minutes.
• Uncover and simmer 5 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender. Stir in cheese and tomatoes until cheese is melted.

HEALTHY BLACK BEAN SKILLET RECIPE

Steps:

• 1. Prepare ingredients: Dice onion. Dice bell pepper. Mince garlic.
• 2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 3-4 minutes.
• 3. Add garlic, both canned beans (DON'T RINSE!), corn, and enchilada sauce to skillet. Bring to a boil, then lower heat to medium.
• 4. Stirring frequently, let bean mixture thicken, and cook for about 10 minutes.
• 5. Meanwhile, prep any toppings and/or bell peppers for scooping.
• 6. Stir cheese into bean mixture and serve with tortilla chips, bell peppers, and desired toppings.

SOUTHERN GROUND BEEF AND BEAN SKILLET

Steps:

• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Add onion and bell pepper and cook until onion is softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
• Add in salsa, Greek seasoning, pepper, and salt. Cook and stir until well combined, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in beans. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer to desired thickness, about 20 minutes. Add water if sauce becomes too thick.

QUICK SOUTHWESTERN BLACK BEANS

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
• Add the onions and sauté for 4 minutes, or until soft.
• Add the garlic, chili powder, and cumin and sauté for 1 minute.
• Stir in the beans and water (and cilantro if using dried).
• Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes, or until the beans are heated through and most of the liquid has evaporated.
• Remove from heat and stir in the cilantro (if using fresh) and lime juice.

SOUTHWESTERN EGG & BLACK BEAN SKILLET

Steps:

• In a large, deep skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and peppers and saute for 5-7 minutes, until tender.
• Add garlic, beans, and corn. Stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Add in cumin, chili powder and coriander; stir well.
• Add tomatoes and turn heat up to medium high. Bring to a boil and cover. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
• Remove cover and cook uncovered for 5 more minutes, until liquid has almost fully evaporated. Cover top of mixture with Monterrey Jack cheese and allow to melt.
• Meanwhile, heat a griddle or non-stick skillet over medium heat and add butter to coat. Cooks egg over easy or over medium, to preference. Season with salt and pepper.
• Spoon bean mixture onto plates, top with 2 eggs, and desired toppings. Great with warm, crusty bread.