Name: Southwest Beef Skillet
Yield: 6 1.5 cup servings
Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground beef; 1 cup onion (chopped); 1 cup green bell pepper (chopped); 1 tablespoon garlic (minced); 14 ounce can no salt added corn (rinsed and drained); 14 ounce can low sodium black beans (rinsed and drained); 10 ounce can no salt added diced tomatoes with green chilies; 8.8 ounce bag microwaveable brown rice; 1 ounce 40% less sodium taco seasonings; 1 cup lowfat cheddar cheese (shredded)

Southwest Beef Skillet

April 8, 2026 by dinnertonight

Looking for a quick, hearty meal with bold flavor? This Southwest Beef Skillet checks all the boxes! Made with lean ground beef, colorful veggies, fiber‑rich beans, whole‑grain brown rice, and just the right kick of low‑sodium taco seasoning—this one‑pan meal is perfect for busy weeknights.

Southwest Beef Skillet

Servings

6 1.5 cup servings

Servings

6 1.5 cup servings

Southwest Beef Skillet

Servings

6 1.5 cup servings

Servings

6 1.5 cup servings

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef
1 cup onion chopped
1 cup green bell pepper chopped
1 tablespoon garlic minced
14 ounce can no salt added corn rinsed and drained
14 ounce can low sodium black beans rinsed and drained
10 ounce can no salt added diced tomatoes with green chilies
8.8 ounce bag microwaveable brown rice
1 ounce 40% less sodium taco seasonings
1 cup lowfat cheddar cheese shredded

Servings: 1.5 cup servings

Units:

Instructions

In a large skillet add the ground beef, onion, bell pepper and garlic. Cook until the ground beef has reached 150 degrees Fahrenheit
Add the corn, black beans, diced tomatoes with green chilies, brown rice and taco seasoning. Mix until combined
Heat on medium low heat for 10 to 15 minutes or until dish is thoroughly heated
Top with cheddar cheese and enjoy

Recipe Notes

$Southwest Beef Skillet Nutrition Facts Serving size 1 1/2 cup (373g) servings per container 6 Amount per serving Calories 330 % Daily Value Total Fat 5 g 6 % Saturated Fat 2 g 10 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 50 mg 17 % Sodium 520 mg 23 % Total Carbohydrate 42 g 15 % Dietary Fiber 8 g 29 % Total Sugars 5 g Added Sugars 1 g 2 % Protein 29 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 128 mg 10 % Iron 4 mg 20 % Potassium 765 mg 15 %$

One Pot Lentil Soup

April 24, 2023 by Dinner Tonight

Need a hearty and quick pantry staple dinner option? Look no further than our One Pot Lentil Soup! Packed with lentils, potatoes and spinach, this soup powerhouse is easy to make and a great meat-free option!

One Pot Lentil Soup

CourseMain Dish, One Pot Meals

Servings

6 1.5 Cups

Servings

6 1.5 Cups

One Pot Lentil Soup

CourseMain Dish, One Pot Meals

Servings

6 1.5 Cups

Servings

6 1.5 Cups

Ingredients

2 Tbsp Avocado Oil
1 Tbsp garlic Minced
1/4 Cup onion Diced
1/2 Cup carrot Diced
2 Stalks celery Diced
2 Tbsp tomato paste
1/4 Cup tomato sauce no salt added
1 1/4 Cup Brown dry lentils
14.5 Oz Canned Potatoes Drained
2 Cups water
2 Cups low sodium chicken broth no sugar added option
1/2 Tsp black pepper
1/2 Tsp dried oregano
1 Tsp cumin
3 Cups baby spinach leaves

Servings: 1.5 Cups

Units:

Instructions

In a large pot, add avocado oil. Add in the garlic, diced onion, diced carrot, and diced celery. Cook for 2-3 minutes until carrots and celery are soft, stirring frequently.
Add tomato paste, tomato sauce, and lentils to the pot and combine with the carrot and celery mixture. Cook for 1 minute.
Add canned potatoes to the pot.
Pour in 2 cups water and 2 cups chicken broth.
Add in black pepper, oregano and cumin. Stir to combine, cover, and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to medium low and simmer for 25 minutes until lentils are cooked.
With a handheld emulsion blender, briefly emulsify about ¼ of the soup in the pot while leaving the texture chunky. If using a regular blender, remove ¼ of the soup and add the blender. Blend until smooth and place back in the pot.
Stir in spinach leaves into the soup and let simmer for 5 more minutes or until spinach is wilted.

Recipe Notes

Rice Pilaf

February 27, 2023 by Dinner Tonight

Rice Pilaf is a delectable one-pot wonder boasting fluffy, toasted rice cooked with onions and frozen mixed vegetables in chicken stock. This flavorful and simple side dish is perfect alongside grilled chicken to baked fish.

Rice Pilaf

CourseMain Dish, One Pot Meals

Servings

8 1 cup

Servings

8 1 cup

Rice Pilaf

CourseMain Dish, One Pot Meals

Servings

8 1 cup

Servings

8 1 cup

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1.5 cups brown long grain rice
1/2 cup onion diced
2 cloves garlic minced
3.5 cups chicken stock – no salt added
1.5 cups frozen mixed vegetables (corn, carrots, green beans, peas)
1/2 cup pecans chopped

Servings: 1 cup

Units:

Instructions

Clean your area and wash your hands before you begin.
In a small sauce pan over medium-high heat add the olive oil, rice, onion, and garlic. Stir around in the pan until the rice is toasted and onion is softened.
Next, add the chicken stock and mixed vegetables to the pan. Bring this to a boil. Once at a boil then turn down to a low simmer and cover pan. Continue to cook for 30 minutes.
After cooking for 30 minutes, turn off the heat and leave pan covered for an additional 15 minutes.
Use a fork to fluff the rice. Stir in the pecans and serve.

Recipe Notes

Chicken Stock – No Salt Added may contain added sugars

1 cup serving of Rice Pilaf includes approximately 0.5 grams or 1% DV Added Sugars

Sausage, Kale and White Bean Stew

August 20, 2019 by Dinner Tonight

This yummy stew is packed with ingredients like kale, beans, and sausage to make it as flavorful as it is filling! Bonus, its a one-pot dish to make cleaning up a snap!

Sausage, Kale and White Bean Stew

CourseMain Dish, One Pot Meals

Servings

Sausage, Kale and White Bean Stew

CourseMain Dish, One Pot Meals

Servings

Ingredients

12 ounces lean turkey Italian sausage
Nonstick cooking spray
1 cup onion chopped
1 cup sweet potato peeled & cubed
1 1/2 cups low-fat low-sodium chicken broth
15 ounce unsalted white beans rinsed and drained
2 garlic cloves minced
4 cups kale chopped
1 teaspoon rosemary chopped
2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese shredded

Servings:

Units:

Instructions

Remove casings from sausage.
Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray and heat.
Add Italian sausage and onion to pan, and cook until sausage browns, stirring to crumble. Drain sausage and return to pan.
Stir in potatoes, beans, garlic, and chicken stock; bring to a simmer.
Cover and cook 7 minutes.
Stir in chopped kale and rosemary, and cook for 4 minutes until kale wilts, stirring occasionally. Serve soup in 4–6 bowls, serving with parmesan cheese.

Recipe Notes

One Pan Tex Mex Beef and Rice

January 17, 2018 by Dinner Tonight

This easy, 1 pot beef and rice dish is great for groups and as a filling for tacos or by itself! Serves 6 and requires only 5 ingredients!

Beef and Rice

CourseMain Dish

Servings

Beef and Rice

CourseMain Dish

Servings

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef
1 15 ounce can of black beans
1 cup cooked rice
1 cup chunky salsa
1/2 cup fat-free cheddar cheese shredded

Servings:

Units:

Instructions

In a large skillet, brown ground beef; drain off fat.
Add beans, rice, and salsa; heat through. Add cheese and stir until just melted.

Recipe Notes

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