Mexican Style Skillet
Transform your weeknight dinner routine with this one-pan wonder: the Mexican Style Skillet. Packed with bold flavors and vibrant ingredients, this quick and easy recipe combines seasoned ground beef, colorful bell peppers, hearty black beans, and sweet corn, all simmered with zesty diced tomatoes and green chilies. Topped with melty Mexican blend cheese and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro, this dish is bursting with Tex-Mex flair. Ready in just 30 minutes, it's perfect for busy nights and serves as a satisfying meal straight from the skillet. Serve it with lime wedges for a pop of citrus and customize with your favorite toppings like avocado or sour cream. This gluten-free recipe offers both convenience and a crowd-pleasing taste, making it your next go-to dinner!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 2 cloves garlic cloves
- 1 medium bell pepper (any color)
- 1 can (15 ounces) canned black beans
- 1 cup frozen corn kernels
- 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro
- 1 whole lime
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and once hot, add the ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, about 5-7 minutes.
While the beef is cooking, finely dice the onion, mince the garlic, and chop the bell pepper.
Once the beef is browned, drain any excess grease from the skillet.
Add the diced onion and bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté for 3-5 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
Drain and rinse the black beans. Add the beans, frozen corn, and the can of diced tomatoes with green chilies (including juices) to the skillet. Stir to combine.
Sprinkle in the chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir everything together and let simmer for 5-7 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Reduce the heat to low and sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the skillet. Cover with a lid for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese has melted.
Chop the fresh cilantro and sprinkle it over the finished dish. Cut the lime into wedges and serve alongside for a squeeze of fresh citrus flavor.
Serve warm straight from the skillet. Optionally, garnish with additional toppings such as sliced avocado or a dollop of sour cream.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
654 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 35.9 g | 46% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.6 g | 73% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 101 mg | 34% | |
| Sodium | 1089 mg | 47% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 48.2 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.9 g | 57% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.6 g | ||
| Protein | 37.8 g | 76% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 311 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 6.8 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 1133 mg | 24% | |
*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.
