Mexican Beef Skillet
Get ready for a flavor-packed one-pan wonder with this Mexican Beef Skillet recipe! Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish combines tender ground beef, vibrant bell peppers, hearty black beans, and sweet corn, all simmered in a medley of bold spices like chili powder, cumin, and paprika. Topped with melty cheddar cheese and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro, it’s a satisfying meal that’s ready in just 30 minutes. Best of all, it’s easy to customize—serve it over rice, scoop it up with tortilla chips, or enjoy it as-is for a low-carb option. Wholesome, versatile, and bursting with Mexican-inspired flavor, this skillet recipe will be your new weeknight go-to!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 1 can (15 ounces) canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (14 ounces) canned diced tomatoes, with juices
- 1 cup frozen corn kernels
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.25 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil.
Once the oil is hot, add the ground beef. Cook, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until browned and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat, if necessary.
Add the diced onion, minced garlic, and diced red bell pepper to the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring often, until the vegetables have softened.
Stir in the black beans, diced tomatoes (with juices), and frozen corn. Mix well to combine.
Add the chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Stir to evenly coat the beef and vegetables with the spices.
Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let it simmer for 5-7 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the skillet. Cover again and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove the skillet from heat and garnish with chopped fresh cilantro, if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2554 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 154.4 g | 198% | |
| Saturated Fat | 71.5 g | 358% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 483 mg | 161% | |
| Sodium | 5532 mg | 241% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 155.5 g | 57% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 42.1 g | 150% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.1 g | ||
| Protein | 157.9 g | 316% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1560 mg | 120% | |
| Iron | 21.1 mg | 117% | |
| Potassium | 3999 mg | 85% | |
*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.
