Skillet-Baked Tex Mex Macaroni Recipe

Name: Skillet-Baked Tex Mex Macaroni
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 onion, chopped fine; 1 green bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons chili powder; ⅛ teaspoon cayenne powder; 1 lb lean ground beef (90 percent lean); 2 cups water; 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce; 8 ounces elbow macaroni; 1 cup frozen corn; 1 (4 1/2 ounce) canchopped green chilies; 8 ounces shredded mexican cheese, blend; salt; pepper; 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped fine
1 green bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons chili powder
⅛ teaspoon cayenne powder
1 lb lean ground beef (90 percent lean)
2 cups water
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
8 ounces elbow macaroni
1 cup frozen corn
1 (4 1/2 ounce) canchopped green chilies
8 ounces shredded mexican cheese, blend
salt
pepper
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro

1
Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 475 degrees.
2
Heat oil in large ovensafe nonstick skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
3
Add onion and bell pepper and cook until softened, 5-7 minutes.
4
Stir in garlic, chili powder, and cayenne and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
5
Stir in beef, breaking up meat with wooden spoon, and cook until no longer pink, about 1 minute.
6
Stir in water, tomato sauce, and pasta.
7
Cover and increase heat to med-high, and cook at vigorous simmer, stirring often, until pasta is tender, 9-12 minutes.
8
Off heat, stir in corn, chiles, and 1 cup cheese and season with salt and pepper to taste.
9
Sprinkle remaining 1 cup cheese evenly over top.
10
Transfer skillet to oven and bake until cheese has melted and browned, 10-15 minutes.
11
Sprinkle with cilantro and serve.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 onion, chopped fine, 1 green bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces, 3 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Skillet-Baked Tex Mex Macaroni falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Skillet-Baked Tex Mex Macaroni

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