Description
A delightful one-pan meal featuring ground beef, colorful bell peppers, and hearty black beans, all simmered with zesty taco seasoning.
Ingredients
- Ground beef: 1 lb (450 g)
- Bell peppers: 2 medium (1 red, 1 green), diced
- Onion: 1 medium, diced
- Corn: 1 cup (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- Black beans: 1 can (15 oz or 425 g), drained and rinsed
- Diced tomatoes: 1 can (14.5 oz or 410 g), undrained
- Taco seasoning: 1 packet (about 1 oz or 28 g)
- Shredded cheese: 1 cup (about 100 g, cheddar or Mexican blend)
- Fresh cilantro: 1/4 cup, chopped (for garnish)
- Olive oil: 1 tablespoon (for cooking)
- Salt and pepper: to taste
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and brown the ground beef, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Push the beef to one side and add diced onion and bell peppers, sautéing until softened.
- Mix the cooked beef with the vegetables, then add corn, black beans, diced tomatoes, and taco seasoning.
- Simmer the mixture for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Top with shredded cheese, cover, and let sit for 2-3 minutes until cheese melts. Garnish with cilantro and serve warm.
Notes
- For a lighter option, substitute ground turkey or chicken for beef.
- For a vegetarian version, replace beef with extra beans or lentils.
- Add jalapeños for a spicy kick.
- Serve over quinoa or brown rice for a healthy grain option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the skillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 25 g
Keywords: Southwest, Ground Beef, Skillet, Quick Meal, One-Pan Dish