Spiced Ground Beef Skillet

A quick and savory skillet meal featuring seasoned ground beef, black beans, corn, and bell peppers, perfect with warm tortillas or crunchy tortilla chips.

• Prep: 10 min
• Cook: 15 min
• Total: 25 min
• Servings: 3
• Cuisine: Mexican
• Difficulty: Easy
• Cost: $5.32/serving

Dietary

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

Tags

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

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound ground beef (80/20 lean)
• 0.5 yellow onion (diced)
• 1 garlic clove (minced)
• 1 bell pepper (diced)
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 15 ounce black beans (rinsed and drained)
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 0.5 cup water
• 1 cup Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese (shredded)
• 2 cup tortilla chips
• 0.75 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)

Instructions

1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 pound ground beef and cook, breaking it apart, until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
2. Add 1/2 diced yellow onion, 1 minced garlic clove, and 1 diced bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté for 3-5 minutes, until vegetables are slightly softened.
3. Stir in 1 tablespoon chili powder and 1 teaspoon ground cumin. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Add 1 (15-ounce) can black beans (rinsed and drained), 1 cup frozen corn, and 1/2 cup water. Bring to a simmer and cook for 3-5 minutes, allowing flavors to meld. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
5. Remove from heat and sprinkle with 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese. Serve directly from the skillet with tortilla chips for scooping.

Notes

A dollop of sour cream or a sprinkle of fresh cilantro would be a great addition if you have them on hand.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 710
• Protein: 42 g
• Carbohydrates: 48.2 g
• Fat: 39.5 g
• Fiber: 10 g
• Sodium: 1150 mg
• Saturated Fat: 16.5 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Cholesterol: 130 mg