Tex-Mex Beef and Corn Skillet

Name: Tex-Mex Beef and Corn Skillet
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1.5 pound ground beef (80/20 lean); 1 yellow onion (diced); 2 clove garlic (minced); 1 teaspoon chili powder; 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin; 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground); 15 ounce canned black beans (rinsed and drained); 15 ounce canned corn (drained); 14.5 ounce canned diced tomatoes (undrained); 3 package microwaveable brown rice; 1 package tortilla chips

A quick and flavorful skillet meal featuring seasoned ground beef, black beans, corn, and a zesty tomato sauce, served with microwave brown rice and crunchy tortilla chips.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 25 min
Servings: 6
Cuisine: Mexican
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $4.72/serving

Dietary

Gluten-Free
Dairy-Free
Nut-Free
Egg-Free
High-Protein

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1.5 pound ground beef (80/20 lean)
1 yellow onion (diced)
2 clove garlic (minced)
1 teaspoon chili powder
0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
15 ounce canned black beans (rinsed and drained)
15 ounce canned corn (drained)
14.5 ounce canned diced tomatoes (undrained)
3 package microwaveable brown rice
1 package tortilla chips

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
Add yellow onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in garlic, chili powder, ground cumin, kosher salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute more, until fragrant.
Stir in the rinsed and drained canned black beans, drained canned corn, and undrained canned diced tomatoes. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and sauce to thicken slightly.
While the beef skillet simmers, prepare the microwaveable brown rice according to package instructions.
Divide the microwaveable brown rice among serving bowls. Spoon the Tex-Mex Beef and Corn Skillet over the rice. Serve immediately with tortilla chips on the side for dipping.

Notes

This skillet meal reheats well and is perfect for packed lunches. For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper with the chili powder.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 893
Protein: 33.6 g
Carbohydrates: 100 g
Fat: 27.9 g
Fiber: 7 g
Sodium: 975 mg
Saturated Fat: 10.4 g
Sugar: 7.6 g
Cholesterol: 77 mg