Mexican Ground Beef Skillet: A Simple & Delicious Recipe
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Ingredients
- Olive oil
- Chopped onion
- Minced garlic
- Ground beef (or turkey/chicken)
- Diced tomatoes
- Black beans
- Corn
- Diced green chilies
- Chili powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, black pepper
- Beef broth
- Chopped cilantro (for garnish)
- Instructions:
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the ground beef for 8–10 minutes; remove and set aside.
- Sauté chopped onion for 5 minutes, then add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in spices (chili powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, black pepper) followed by diced tomatoes, black beans, corn, green chilies (with liquid), and beef broth.
- Return browned beef to the skillet. Bring to a simmer and reduce heat to low. Cover and cook for 15–20 minutes until thickened.
- Adjust seasoning if needed and finish with chopped cilantro before serving.
- Helpful Notes:
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg