Southwestern Haystacks Recipe

Name: Southwestern Haystacks
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 375 g spaghetti or 375 g fettuccine pasta; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 small onion, chopped; 375 g boneless beef grilling steak, cut into thin strips; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon chili powder; ½ teaspoon ground cumin; 2 cups milk; ½ cup salsa; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 cup corn kernel, thawed if frozen; ½ cup kidney beans or ½ cup black beans, canned, drained, rinsed; salt; ½ cup Canadian cheddar cheese or ½ cup monterey jack cheese, shredded; light sour cream (optional); fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)

Servings: persons

375 g spaghetti or 375 g fettuccine pasta
1 tablespoon butter
1 small onion, chopped
375 g boneless beef grilling steak, cut into thin strips
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon chili powder
½ teaspoon ground cumin
2 cups milk
½ cup salsa
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup corn kernel, thawed if frozen
½ cup kidney beans or ½ cup black beans, canned, drained, rinsed
salt
½ cup Canadian cheddar cheese or ½ cup monterey jack cheese, shredded
light sour cream (optional)
fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)

1
In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook pasta according to package directions until tender, but firm.
2
Drain.
3
Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, melt butter over medum-high heat.
4
Add onion and saute for about 3 minutes or until starting to soften.
5
Add beef and saute for 3 minutes or until starting to brown.
6
Whisk flour, chili powder and cumin into milk; pour into skillet and cook stirring for about 5 minutes or until bubbling and thickened.
7
Stir in salsa, tomato paste, corn and beans until heated through.
8
Season to taste with salt.
9
To serve, on each plate, build the haystack; pile the pasta in the center and spoon beeef mixture on top.
10
Sprinkle with cheese and a dollop of sour cream and cilantro (if using).

889

kcal

Calories

Fat

103

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 375 g spaghetti or 375 g fettuccine pasta, 1 tablespoon butter, 1 small onion, chopped, 375 g boneless beef grilling steak, cut into thin strips, and more.

Yes, Southwestern Haystacks 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.

Southwestern Haystacks

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