Zesty Southwest Skillet Dinner Heartland Elbow Macaroni

Zesty Southwest Skillet Dinner

Southwest flavors of chili and cumin sing out in this easy skillet dinner. Zippy heat of jalapeno in the cheese finishes off the dish. A dollop of sour cream cools off the palate.


  • Prep Time: 15 min
  • Cook Time: 20 min
  • Serves: 6
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Ingredients Cooking Directions Discussion
  • 8 ounces Heartland Small Elbow Macaroni
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 medium green pepper, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt (optional)
  • 2 (14-1/2 to 16 ounce) cans diced tomatoes in juice, undrained
  • 1 (15 to 19 ounces) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (10 ounce) can frozen corn
  • 1/2 cup (2 ounces) jalapeno cheddar cheese, shredded