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Tex-Mex Speedy Skillet Dinner

Make weeknight dinner fast and easy. Here's a main course recipe and three suggestions for rounding it out into a complete meal. Find out how to effortlessly dress up starters, sides, and desserts to fit the meal's main course.

The Menu
  • Tex-Mex Skillet (see recipe below)
  • Guacamole and Chips
  • Jicama and Orange Salad
  • Refried Beans

Tex-Mex Skillet is a one-pot dinner that is on the table in 20 minutes. Add a few Mexican-style sides, like Guacamole and Chips, Jicama and Orange Salad, and Refried Beans and it's a complete weeknight fiesta. Canned refried beans and containers of frozen guacamole are always good to keep on hand, even if you're just fixing tacos.


Tex-Mex Skillet


Guacamole and Chips

Serve a container of guacamole with chips. Stir extra tomato into guacamole if desired.


Jicama and Orange Salad

Cut jicama into thin strips; toss with orange sections and thinly sliced green onion. Dress with olive oil and orange juice dressing: Mix 3 parts oil to 1 part orange juice; taste and correct seasoning with salt, pepper, and cider vinegar if needed.


Refried Beans

Heat canned refried beans; sprinkle with Parmesan or Mexican-blend cheese.


 

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