Southwest Summer Skillet Recipe

Name: Southwest Summer Skillet
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 ½ cups penne pasta, uncooked (or your favorite pasta); 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 lb extra lean ground beef; 2 teaspoons garlic, minced; 1 cup onion, chopped; 1 cup green pepper, chopped; 4 cups zucchini, sliced or cubed; 2 cups tomatoes, peeled and cubed; 2 cups corn; 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, washed and drained; 1 ½ teaspoons salt; ½ teaspoon black pepper; 2 teaspoons chili powder, to taste; chili pepper flakes (optional, to taste); ½ cup cold water; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1 cup cream cheese

Servings: persons

2 ½ cups penne pasta, uncooked (or your favorite pasta)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 lb extra lean ground beef
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
1 cup onion, chopped
1 cup green pepper, chopped
4 cups zucchini, sliced or cubed
2 cups tomatoes, peeled and cubed
2 cups corn
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, washed and drained
1 ½ teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons chili powder, to taste
chili pepper flakes (optional, to taste)
½ cup cold water
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 cup cream cheese

1
Cook penne (or your favorite pasta) according to package directions.
2
Drain.
3
Heat olive oil in a large 14-inch skillet.
4
Brown ground beef with garlic, onion, and pepper.
5
Add tomatoes and zucchini and simmer for 2-3 minutes until zucchini is almost tender.
6
Add corn, black beans, salt, pepper, and chili powder.
7
Dissolve cornstarch in cold water and then add to the skillet, stirring constantly until liquid returns to a simmer and thickens, about 1-2 minutes.
8
Reduce heat to medium-low setting.
9
Stir in cream cheese until melted.
10
Add cooked, drained penne and stir until heated through.
11
Taste and add more seasonings, if desired.

1375

kcal

Calories

Fat

167

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 ½ cups penne pasta, uncooked (or your favorite pasta), 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 lb extra lean ground beef, 2 teaspoons garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Southwest Summer Skillet falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Southwest Summer Skillet

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