Southwestern Skillet Bake Food

SOUTHWESTERN BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• In a medium skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with the garlic and onion; drain.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine the meat mixture, chili powder, black beans, corn, sour cream and salsa. Stir until well blended.
• Into a 9x13 inch baking dish, spoon enough of the beef mixture to cover the bottom. Arrange half of the crushed tortilla chips on top of the meat mixture and layer with 1 cup of Cheddar cheese. Spoon another layer of the meat mixture on top of the cheese layer, cover with remaining chips and layer with 1 cup of cheese. Spread final layer of meat mixture on top and sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of cheese on top. Top with diced tomato and green onions.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

SOUTHWESTERN-STYLE BEEF AND POTATO CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients. Heat the oven to 350 F.
• Grease a 9 x 13 x 2-inch baking pan (2 1/2- to 3-quart size).
• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
• When the oil is hot and shimmering, add the ground beef, onion, and celery.
• Cook until the beef is browned and vegetables are tender, stirring frequently.
• Add the garlic and jalapeño peppers; cook about 1 minute longer, stirring frequently.
• Stir in the tomatoes, chili powder, salt, pepper, and cumin. Bring to a simmer.
• In the prepared baking dish, arrange half of the sliced potatoes, then top with half of the corn, half of the ground beef mixture, and half of the cheese.
• Repeat the layers, ending with the remaining cheese.
• Cover the baking dish tightly with foil and bake for about 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
• Serve hot and enjoy.

SOUTHWEST SKILLET

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the beans, tomatoes, rice, water, green pepper and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. , Remove from the heat. Sprinkle with corn chips and cheese. Cover and let stand for 3 minutes or until cheese is melted.