Fiesta Beef Skillet
Transform your weeknight dinner routine with this vibrant and flavorful Fiesta Beef Skillet! Packed with seasoned ground beef, colorful bell peppers, hearty black beans, and tender rice all simmered in a zesty tomato and beef broth base, this one-pan wonder combines convenience with bold Mexican-inspired flavors. A medley of spices like cumin, chili powder, and paprika infuse every bite, while a final topping of melted cheddar cheese adds a rich, gooey finish. Ready in just 45 minutes and perfect for feeding a hungry family, this dish is an easy, wholesome meal that’s as satisfying as it is simple to prepare. Garnish with fresh cilantro for a bright pop of freshness, and enjoy a truly festive feast—all with minimal cleanup!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 15 ounces black beans, drained and rinsed
- 10 ounces diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 cup sweet corn, drained
- 1 cup uncooked white rice
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (optional garnish)
Instructions
Heat a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil, then the ground beef. Cook until browned and crumbled, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess grease.
Add the diced green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and yellow onion to the skillet. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, until fragrant.
Stir in the ground cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to coat the beef and vegetables in the spices.
Add the black beans, diced tomatoes with green chilies, sweet corn, uncooked rice, and beef broth to the skillet. Stir everything together until evenly combined.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the skillet with a lid and let the mixture simmer for 20 minutes or until the rice is fully cooked, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Once the rice is tender, sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top. Cover the skillet again and let the cheese melt for 2-3 minutes.
Garnish with fresh cilantro, if desired, and serve warm. Enjoy your Fiesta Beef Skillet!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3115 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 139.3 g | 179% | |
| Saturated Fat | 60.4 g | 302% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 442 mg | 147% | |
| Sodium | 5200 mg | 226% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 318.2 g | 116% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 46.9 g | 168% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.4 g | ||
| Protein | 163.9 g | 328% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1229 mg | 95% | |
| Iron | 22.9 mg | 127% | |
| Potassium | 4422 mg | 94% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
