Fiesta Ground Beef Skillet

A zesty one-pan skillet featuring lean ground beef, black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes, perfectly seasoned and served alongside quick brown rice and fresh sides for a complete and speedy meal.

• Prep: 10 min
• Cook: 20 min
• Total: 30 min
• Servings: 4
• Cuisine: Mexican
• Difficulty: Easy
• Cost: $7.16/serving

Dietary

• Gluten-Free
• Nut-Free
• Soy-Free
• Egg-Free
• Low-Sugar
• High-Protein
• High-Fiber

Tags

• comfort food
• quick
• savory

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 yellow onion (medium, diced)
• 2 clove garlic (minced)
• 1 ounce taco seasoning
• 0.25 cup water
• 14.5 ounce diced tomatoes (undrained)
• 15 ounce black beans (rinsed and drained)
• 15 ounce corn (drained)
• 2 package microwaveable brown rice
• 1 lime (for juicing)
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
• 8 ounce shredded lettuce
• 5 ounce tortilla chips
• 8 ounce salsa
• 0.5 cup sour cream
• 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 avocado (sliced)

Instructions

1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the 1 pound lean ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess grease.
2. Add the 1 medium yellow onion and 2 cloves garlic to the skillet with the beef. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the onion softens.
3. Stir in the 1 ounce packet taco seasoning and 1/4 cup water. Mix well to coat the beef and onions.
4. Add the 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes (undrained), 1 (15 ounce) can black beans (rinsed and drained), and 1 (15 ounce) can corn (drained) to the skillet. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
5. While the skillet mixture simmers, prepare the 2 pouches microwaveable brown rice according to package directions.
6. Remove the skillet from heat. Stir in the juice from 1 lime. If desired, stir in 1/4 cup fresh cilantro.
7. Serve the Fiesta Ground Beef Skillet over the warm brown rice, alongside 1 (8 ounce) package shredded lettuce, 5 ounces tortilla chips, and 8 ounces salsa. Top with optional sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, or sliced avocado, if desired.

Notes

Leftovers store well in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave. For a vegetarian option, swap the ground beef for plant-based crumbles or extra black beans.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 796
• Protein: 28.3 g
• Carbohydrates: 85.3 g
• Fat: 24.3 g
• Fiber: 8.8 g
• Sodium: 688 mg
• Saturated Fat: 6.3 g
• Sugar: 3.8 g
• Cholesterol: 85 mg