Tex Mex Beef Skillet
Whether you’re looking for a delicious family meal or easy meal prep idea our Tex Mex Beef Skillet is a great option! This skillet recipe l is a great way to get your protein, vegetables, and grains all in meal!
Ingredients
- 1 pounds 96% lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 tablespoons unsalted tomato paste
- 1 tablespoons ground cumin
- 1/8 teaspoons salt
- 3 cups cooked brown rice
- 16 ounce canned unsalted pinto beans rinsed and drained
- 8 ounce canned diced green chilies
- 14 ounce canned unsalted diced tomatoes un-drained
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro for garnish
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Instructions
- Clean your area and wash your hands before you begin.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook meat and onion until brown, stirring to crumble. Drain, if necessary.
- Return meat to skillet.
- Add chili powder, cumin, tomato paste and salt. Mix until well combined.
- Stir in rice, beans, chilies and tomatoes; heat through. Cook until all the flavors combine.
- Garnish with cilantro.
- Serve immediately
Recipe Notes
Hot Alaska Salmon Melts
Ingredients
- 1 (15 ounce) can salmon boneless, skinless
- 1/3 cup reduced fat mayonnaise can use canola or olive oil mayo
- 2 tbsp chopped onion
- 2 tsp fresh lemon juice
- 3/4 cup shredded, reduced fat cheddar cheese
- 4 English muffins multi or whole grain
- 1/4 tsp pepper
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Instructions
- Drain salmon.
- Add onion, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and pepper to taste.
- Mix well. Add half of cheddar cheese to salmon mixture.
- Spread on English muffin halves and place on baking sheet.
- Top with remaining cheese. Broil in oven for 3-4 minutes.
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Skillet Chicken and Rice Casserole
Looking for an easy one pot, one pan meal? Try this delicious skillet chicken and rice casserole for simple and delicious dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 cup instant brown rice dry
- 1 cup water
- 1 1/4 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Non stick cooking spray
- 1/3 cup shredded reduced fat swiss cheese
- 1/2 cup reduced fat mayonnaise with olive oil
- 1/4 cup skim milk
- 1 (12 ounce) bag frozen broccoli florets
- 1/3 cup diced roasted red pepper
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Instructions
- Cut chicken into bite size pieces and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat large nonstick skillet with a lid, coated with cooking spray, to medium-high heat.
- Add chicken, stirring occasionally, until cooked through. Remove chicken pieces from the pan and set aside to rest.
- In the skillet prepare rice according to package directions omitting any added salt and fat.
- While the rice is cooking, steam broccoli according to directions on bag.
- Once the rice is cooked, stir in the swiss cheese, mayonnaise, and milk.
- Fold in broccoli, roasted red pepper, and chicken and bring to 165 Degrees F. Enjoy!
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Breakfast Casserole
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AryWJImcS_g
Ingredients
- 8 slices wheat bread with crusts cut off
- 4 ounces extra lean Canadian bacon
- 1 1/4 cup fat free egg substitute
- 2 cups fat free half and half
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese reduced fat
- 1 tablespoons Italian herb blend no salt added
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- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Spray casserole dish (9x13) with cooking spray.
- After crust is cut off bread, tear into bite size pieces and place in bottom of casserole dish.
- Beat eggs and then add all other ingredients (reserving 1/2 cup cheese to top of casserole) mixing well.
- Pour on top of bread mixture and top with remaining cheese.
- Optional seasonings: pepper, jalapeno peppers, crushed red pepper.
- Let set in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. Bake for 35 minutes.
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