Southwest Skillet With Beef And Bell Peppers Recipes

BEEF & PEPPER SKILLET

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

Beef & Pepper Skillet image

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.

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

BEEF AND PEPPERS

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

Beef and Peppers image

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.

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

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

Southwest Beef & Rice Skillet image

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.

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

SOUTHWESTERN BEEF AND RICE SKILLET

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

Southwestern Beef and Rice Skillet image

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.

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