Southwestern Chuckwagon Skillet

Ever feel like dinner prep is a reality show challenge? Enter your secret weapon: Slow Noon (Chili Lime Basil) from Flavor Expedition Co. — turning chaotic weeknight cooking into a flavor fiesta.

Say goodbye to bland ground beef and sad sweet potatoes. This Southwestern skillet is quick, cozy, and packs a punch of citrusy-chili-basil goodness. Bonus: toddler chaos optional, flavor explosion guaranteed.

Feeds: 4
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Cook Temp: Medium heat on stovetop
Servings: 4 hearty bowls

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 1/2 cup diced onion

• 1 pound lean ground beef

• 2–3 tablespoons Slow Noon (Chili Lime Basil)

• 1 teaspoon freshly grated garlic

• 2 cups peeled and diced sweet potatoes

• 14.5 oz can fire-roasted diced tomatoes

• 4 oz canned diced green chiles

• 1/4 cup water

• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

• Fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Sizzle & Spice: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and diced onion, crumbling beef as it cooks. Sprinkle in Slow Noon and let the aromas take over your kitchen. Add garlic just before the beef finishes cooking and sauté for another minute. Transfer mixture to a plate and wipe skillet clean.

2. Sweet Potato Fiesta: In the same skillet, combine diced sweet potatoes, fire-roasted tomatoes, green chiles, water, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir, cover, and reduce heat to a gentle simmer. Let it cook for about 20 minutes or until sweet potatoes are tender.

3. The Grand Reunion: Mix the beef mixture back into the sweet potato medley. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top, cover for one more minute, and let it melt to cheesy perfection.

4. Garnish & Serve: Finish with chopped cilantro for a fresh pop of flavor. Serve straight from the skillet or plate it up for extra flair.

Tips & Notes:

• Pro Tip: Swap sweet potatoes for butternut squash or regular potatoes for a different twist.

• Make it spicy: Add an extra teaspoon of chili powder if you like more heat.

• Meal Prep Friendly: Keeps well in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheats beautifully.

This Southwestern Sweet Heat Skillet is comfort food meets adventure, thanks to the citrusy zing of Slow Noon. Quick, satisfying, and playful—dinner doesn’t have to be boring!

Love this skillet? Check out more playful, flavor-packed recipes from Flavor Expedition Co. and turn every meal into a taste adventure!