3 southwestern short Recipes

salt and pepper, gemelli or other short pasta, bacon, chopped, garlic, finely chopped, chili powder, low-sodium chicken broth, black beans, drained and rinsed, frozen or fresh corn, tomatoes, quartered, chopped cilantro , optional, shredded cheddar , optional

beef short ribs , cut through bone into 2 1/2- to 3-inch pieces, minced or pressed garlic, tomato paste, tequila, tomato juice, sliced onions, diced green chilies, salt and pepper