Sunnys Tex Mex Chili Mac Skillet Food

SUNNY'S TEX-MEX SPOONBREAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• For the chorizo: In a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat, add the butter, chorizo, onion and garlic. Cook, stirring to keep the onions from browning, until the chorizo is cooked through and broken down to resemble ground meat, about 10 minutes.
• For the cornmeal: Into the skillet with the chorizo, add the milk, buttermilk and cornmeal. Bring to a simmer while whisking, to keep the cornmeal from clumping or sticking in the corners. When the liquid begins to thicken, turn off the heat and continue to stir until the mixture is the texture of loose grits.
• In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs while very slowly adding a bit of the cornmeal mixture. Whisk vigorously to combine and then feel the outside of the bowl. If it's not warm, add a bit more of the cornmeal mixture while continuously whisking; keep adding the cornmeal mixture until the eggs are just as warm as the cornmeal mixture. Then, reversing the order, slowly pour the egg mixture into the cornmeal mixture, whisking vigorously. Add the Cheddar, mozzarella, corn, chopped tomatoes and chiles and scallions to the skillet and stir to combine.
• Bake until the edges are golden brown and the center is set, 35 to 40 minutes.

TEX-MEX CHILI MAC

Steps:

• Brown the ground meat and set aside.
• Drain off most of the grease from the meat and saute the onion, garlic, celery, and pepper until soft.
• Add the tomatoes, Rotel, cumin, chili powder, oregano, and salt and pepper.
• Stir well and cook 2 minutes.
• Add the beer and lower the heat to a low simmer.
• Return the meat to the pot and slow simmer for about 15-20 minutes until the flavors all work together.
• Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
• Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente, drain and set aside.
• Take the meat mixture off the heat and taste, re-season with salt and pepper, then stir in the cream cheese.
• Toss the pasta with the sauce.
• Spray the casserole dish with oil and layer 1/2 the pasta mixture on the bottom.
• Top with 1/2 the cheese and then spread on the remaining pasta mixture and top with remaining cheese.
• Bake for about 45 minutes, or until hot, browning and bubbly.

SKILLET-BAKED TEX MEX MACARONI

Steps:

• Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 475 degrees.
• Heat oil in large ovensafe nonstick skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
• Add onion and bell pepper and cook until softened, 5-7 minutes.
• Stir in garlic, chili powder, and cayenne and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
• Stir in beef, breaking up meat with wooden spoon, and cook until no longer pink, about 1 minute.
• Stir in water, tomato sauce, and pasta.
• Cover and increase heat to med-high, and cook at vigorous simmer, stirring often, until pasta is tender, 9-12 minutes.
• Off heat, stir in corn, chiles, and 1 cup cheese and season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Sprinkle remaining 1 cup cheese evenly over top.
• Transfer skillet to oven and bake until cheese has melted and browned, 10-15 minutes.
• Sprinkle with cilantro and serve.