Tex Mex Skillet
Get ready for a flavor-packed dinner with this Tex Mex Skillet recipe, a one-pan wonder that’s as easy as it is delicious! Bursting with bold Tex-Mex spices like chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika, this dish features tender ground beef, vibrant bell peppers, hearty black beans, and sweet corn all simmered together with juicy diced tomatoes. Topped with gooey melted cheddar cheese and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro, this versatile skillet meal is perfect for busy weeknights. Ready in just 35 minutes, it’s a crowd-pleaser that you can serve as-is, scoop up with tortilla chips, or pair with rice for a satisfying meal. Don’t forget the lime wedges for a zest of freshness that ties everything together!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper (red, green, or yellow), diced
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 14.5-ounce can canned diced tomatoes (with juices)
- 1 15-ounce can canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
- 4 lime wedges (for serving, optional)
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.
Once heated, add the ground beef and cook until browned and crumbled, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess grease if necessary.
Add the diced onion, minced garlic, and diced bell pepper to the skillet. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened.
Stir in the chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute to toast the spices.
Add the canned diced tomatoes (with juices), black beans, and frozen corn to the skillet. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
Reduce the heat to low and let simmer for 5-7 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the skillet. Cover with a lid and let cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
Remove the skillet from heat and garnish with chopped fresh cilantro, if using.
Serve warm with lime wedges on the side for an optional squeeze of freshness. Enjoy the Tex Mex Skillet as-is or with tortilla chips, rice, or a side of sour cream.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
706 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 45.1 g | 58% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.1 g | 96% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 121 mg | 40% | |
| Sodium | 1256 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 40.2 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.8 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.8 g | ||
| Protein | 39.2 g | 78% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 400 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 5.9 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 954 mg | 20% | |
*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.
