Skillet Beef & Beans

Hearty ground beef and black beans simmered with corn and spices, served hot with whole grain tortillas for a fast and filling family-friendly meal.

• Prep: 10 min
• Cook: 15 min
• Total: 25 min
• Servings: 4
• Cuisine: American
• Difficulty: Easy
• Cost: $3.56/serving

Dietary

• High-Fiber
• Dairy-Free
• Nut-Free
• Soy-Free
• Egg-Free
• High-Protein

Tags

• quick
• one-pot
• savory
• budget-friendly

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound ground beef (90/10)
• 1 yellow onion (chopped)
• 1 green bell pepper (cored and diced)
• 2 clove garlic (minced)
• 1.5 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
• 15 ounce black beans (rinsed and drained)
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 0.5 cup tomato sauce
• 0.25 cup water
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 8 whole grain tortillas (warmed)

Instructions

1. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain any excess grease.
2. Add the chopped yellow onion and diced green bell pepper to the skillet. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.
3. Stir in the minced garlic, chili powder, ground cumin, and dried oregano. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Add the rinsed black beans, frozen corn, tomato sauce, and water. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, allowing flavors to meld and sauce to thicken slightly.
5. Serve the skillet mixture hot with warm whole grain tortillas, allowing each person to build their own.

Notes

For a touch of freshness, top with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro. Sour cream or Greek yogurt can be offered as optional toppings.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 490
• Protein: 37.8 g
• Carbohydrates: 48.2 g
• Fat: 19.5 g
• Fiber: 12.3 g
• Sodium: 780 mg
• Saturated Fat: 7.5 g
• Sugar: 6.8 g
• Cholesterol: 75 mg