Southwestern Bean Skillet

(from saymyname’s recipe box)

Serves 4 people

Categories: Beans (Round), Main Dish, Tex-Mex, Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1 cup fresh corn kernels (or frozen corn kernels)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • salt
  • 2 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1 (15 ounce) can chili beans , undrained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans , rinsed and drained
  • 1/4-1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • hot sauce
  • 1 -1 1/2 cup Mexican blend cheese , cheddar monterey jack with jalapeno pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes

Directions

  1. Add the first 10 ingredients to a large skillet.

  2. Bring to a boil; lower heat.

  3. Cover and simmer 5 minutes.

  4. Uncover and let simmer 5 to 10 minutes or until the vegetables are tender; stir occasionally.

  5. Add the cheese and tomatoes; stir until cheese is melted.

  6. Serve immediately.

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