Name: Easy 30-Minute Southwestern Beef Skillet
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: La Moderna Shells/Conchas; Cobram Estate Olive Oil, Extra Virgin, Classic Flavor; MMD 80% Lean 20% Fat Ground Beef Patties; Vidalia Brands Sweet Onion Petals, Sour Cream and Onion Flavor; Napoleon Co. Grille Garlic Cloves; Bush's Best Black Beans; SIGNATURE SELECTS Tomatoes, with Garlic & Olive Oil, Petite Diced; La Victoria Green Chiles, Diced, Fire Roasted, Mild; Boskovich Green Onions; SIGNATURE SELECTS Seasoning Mix, Taco; Morton & Bassett Black Pepper, 100% Organic, Fine Ground; Lucerne Cheese Slices, Sharp Cheddar, Snacker Cuts; Jalapeno Pepper; Organic Cilantro

Cook pasta according to package directions, drain, and set pasta aside.

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Preheat broiler to high.
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To a very large oven-safe skillet, add the olive oil, ground beef, onions, and cook over medium-high heat to brown the beef, crumbling it with a spatula as it cooks and stirring frequently to ensure even cooking. Cook for about 5 to 7 minutes or as necessary until beef is cooked through and onions are soft.

Add the garlic and cook for about 1 minute, or until fragrant; stir frequently.

Add the black beans, tomatoes, green chiles, green onions, taco seasoning, pepper, and stir to combine.

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Add the pasta and stir to combine.
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Evenly sprinkle with the cheese, optionally add jalapeno slices, and place skillet under the broiler until the cheese has melted and is bubbling, about 1 to 2 minutes. If desired, allow cheese to brown slightly, or to taste. Keep a very careful eye on your skillet and the cheese because broilers can burn things in a matter of seconds.

Evenly sprinkle with the reserved 2 tablespoons green onions, cilantro, and serve immediately.

Inspired by Easy 30-Minute Taco Macaroni and Cheese and One Skillet Beef Taco Pasta

Easy 30-Minute Southwestern Beef Skillet

Serves 6

10 mins prep

20 mins cook

30 mins total

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