Beef With Calabacitas Squash Food

SQUASH CALABACITAS

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic, and cook, stirring until translucent. Add zucchini and poblano pepper, and saute until soft. Stir in corn and beans, and heat through. Season with salt to taste.

MEXICAN CALABACITAS

Steps:

• Place oil and chopped garlic in a large skillet, over medium heat.
• Add zucchini and onion, cooking until onion is tender.
• Add corn and tomatoes.
• Cover skillet, and simmer over low heat 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• When mixture is well heated, add cheese, mix and serve.

CALABACITAS (SOUTHWESTERN SQUASH SAUTE)

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute onion in butter and oil over medium heat about 4 minutes.
• Add the garlic and saute about 2 minutes more.
• Stir in the diced squash and zucchini; saute until just softened, about 5 minutes.
• Add the corn and poblano (or green chilies)and saute 3-5 more minutes.
• Stir in the cilantro and heat until just heated through.
• Season with salt and pepper; serve.

CALABACITAS CON LECHE (SQUASH WITH MILK)

Steps:

• Saute squash in butter until tender.
• Reduce heat and add corn, onions, salt, pepper, and green chilies.
• Mix well and add milk.
• Simmer until well blended.
• Pour into a 1-quart casserole dish.
• Top with cheese.
• Cover and bake at 400F for 20 minutes.