Heart-Healthy Ground Beef with Corn Skillet
Packed with vibrant flavors and wholesome ingredients, this Heart-Healthy Ground Beef with Corn Skillet is a quick and nutritious dinner option the whole family will love! This one-pan recipe combines protein-rich 96% lean ground beef with sweet bursts of corn, tender black beans, and juicy tomatoes, all seasoned with aromatic spices like cumin, chili powder, and smoked paprika for a smoky-sweet kick. Sautéed onions and red bell peppers add a delicious depth of flavor, while fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime provide a bright, zesty finish. Ready in just 30 minutes, this low-sodium, fiber-filled meal is perfect for busy weeknights. Serve it solo or pair it with a leafy green salad for a satisfying heart-healthy dinner that’s as easy as it is delicious!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef (96% lean)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup frozen corn kernels
- 15 ounces canned low-sodium black beans, rinsed and drained
- 14.5 ounces canned low-sodium diced tomatoes, with juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 fresh lime, cut into wedges
Directions
Step 1
Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
Step 2
Add the diced onion and red bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes, until the vegetables become tender.
Step 3
Add the lean ground beef to the skillet. Cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until no longer pink, about 5-6 minutes.
Step 4
Stir in the frozen corn kernels, black beans, and canned diced tomatoes with their juice.
Step 5
Sprinkle in the ground cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and salt. Stir everything together until well combined.
Step 6
Lower the heat to medium and let the mixture simmer for about 8-10 minutes, allowing all the flavors to meld together and the mixture to thicken slightly.
Step 7
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the chopped fresh cilantro.
Step 8
Serve the ground beef and corn skillet warm, with fresh lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the top for a zesty finish.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1901.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1427.1 |
| Total Fat 36.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 9.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g | |
| Cholesterol 281.0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1522.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 157.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 45.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 39.4g | |
| Protein 136.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 357.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 23.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 4512.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories