So, you've decided you want to have something Tex-Mex this week. You look through all of the recipes you have on hand, but nothing seems too appealing. You've already made all of these dishes a dozen times before. You're bored with them, and desperate for something new.
You find your way over to Moms Who Think, where we have a perfect Tex-Mex recipe that's quick and easy. This fiesta skillet recipe will be on your table in no time. It will answer your cravings for Tex-Mex, and become a staple in your recipe book.
One-skillet recipes are all the rage these days. It's easy to see why. They're easy, and they make little mess. Nobody likes having a hundred dishes to clean after dinner! This particular recipe can be made in one skillet, making dinner a lot easier for you.
We have other one-skillet recipes on our site, so be sure to check them out after trying this Tex-Mex fiesta skillet. Having lots of quick and easy recipes on hand is always a great idea, since there are surely going to be plenty of nights when you're too busy to make anything elaborate.
Tex-Mex Fiesta Skillet
Ingredients:
8 ounces ground pork
4 ounces uncooked chorizo sausage
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chili peppers, undrained
1 cup frozen whole kernel corn
¾ cup water
1 small red sweet pepper, chopped
1 cup instant rice
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (2 ounces)
flour tortillas, warmed
sour cream
Directions:
1. In a large skillet, cook pork and sausage until brown. Drain.
2. Stir up undrained tomatoes, corn, water, and sweet pepper into pork mixture in skillet.
3. Bring to boiling.
4. Stir uncooked rice into meat mixture in skillet. Remove from heat.
5. Top with cheese, cover and let stand about 5 minutes or until rice is tender.
6. Serve in flour tortillas and top with sour cream.