A flavorful one-skillet meal from ‘Tex’. Features ground beef, kidney beans, and hominy sautéed with onions, peppers, and savory herbs like basil and oregano.

Author

Tex


Recipe

Measurements Ingredients 
1 lb Lean Ground Beef 
3 med. Onions, Chopped coarse ( C) 
1 large Green Pepper, diced coarse (1 C) 
1 t Salt 
1 t Basil (or C Fresh Basil)
Ground Pepper 
Sugar 
Oregano 
Crushed Red Pepper
3 large cloves Garlic, crushed 
2 T Chopped Parsley 
1 sm. can (8 oz.) Red Kidney Beans, drained (reserve liquid) 
1 sm. can (8 oz.) Golden Hominy, drained 
Optional Garnish Fresh Parsley sprigs or Basil sprigs 

Instructions

1.  In large heavy skillet over medium heat brown beef, stirring to break up. 2.  Add onions & green pepper. Sauté, stirring occasionally, just until vegetables are tender. 3.s Stir in salt, basil, ground pepper, sugar, oregano, red pepper, garlic, chopped parsley, beans & hominy. 4.s Simmer uncovered, gradually adding about C reserved bean liquid & stirring occasionally, 10 minutes or until flavors are blended. (If using fresh basil, stir in just before serving & heat through). 5.s Garnish with parsley sprigs.


Note

Serve with a green salad, hot garlic-buttered Fr. bread, a relatively dry red table wine & sliced fresh oranges