Southwest Skillet With Beef And Bell Peppers Recipes

BEEF & PEPPER SKILLET

Beef & Pepper Skillet image

I love Mexican-inspired food. I also enjoy experimenting with recipes like this one and making them as healthy-and downright good!-for my family as possible. -Jenny Dubinsky, Inwood, West Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with mild green chilies, undrained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
2 cups instant brown rice
1 medium sweet red pepper, sliced
1 medium green pepper, sliced
1 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink,6-8 minutes, breaking into crumbles; drain., Add tomatoes, broth, chili powder, salt and garlic powder; bring to a boil. Stir in rice and peppers. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed, 8-10 minutes. Remove from heat; sprinkle with cheese. Let stand, covered, until cheese is melted. Freeze option: Before adding cheese, cool beef mixture. Freeze beef mixture and cheese separately in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add a little broth if necessary. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 807mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

BEEF AND PEPPERS

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Bell peppers and beef have always complimented each other so putting them together in this main dish was a no brainer. -Anita Foster, Fairmount, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1-1/4 pounds beef top round steak or top sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 garlic clove, minced
1 medium onion, cut into wedges
1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and cut into strips
1 medium green bell pepper, seeded and cut into strips
1 can (10-1/2 ounces) beef broth
1/4 cup water
3 tablespoons cornstarch
Salt and pepper to taste
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

Heat oil in skillet, brown beef on all sides. Add the garlic and continue to cook for 2 minutes. Add onion, peppers and broth; cover and simmer 20 minutes. , Combine water and cornstarch; stir into broth. Cook and stir until gravy is thick and shiny. Add seasonings. Serve over hot cooked rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 298 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 80mg cholesterol, Sodium 303mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 34g protein.

SOUTHWEST BEEF & RICE SKILLET

Southwest Beef & Rice Skillet image

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

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups uncooked instant rice
1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 can (15 ounces) Ranch Style beans (pinto beans in seasoned tomato sauce)
1 cup beef broth
1 cup tomato sauce
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup shredded pepper jack cheese

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.

SOUTHWESTERN BEEF AND RICE SKILLET

Southwestern Beef and Rice Skillet image

I like to serve this kicked-up skillet dish with warm flour tortillas and a side of guacamole. If you like things a little spicier, add more jalapeno and enjoy the heat! -Pat Hockett, Ocala, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1-1/2 cups uncooked instant rice
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with mild green chiles
1-1/2 cups beef broth
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook beef, onion, green pepper and jalapeno over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, 8-10 minutes, breaking beef into crumbles; drain., Add rice, tomatoes, broth and seasonings. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat. Simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Remove from heat; sprinkle with cheese. Let stand, covered, until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 482 calories, Fat 19g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 96mg cholesterol, Sodium 962mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 33g protein.