Low Fat Savory Ground Beef with Beans

Savor the hearty goodness of this Low Fat Savory Ground Beef with Beans, a perfect balance of robust flavor and light cooking designed for healthy weeknight meals. Featuring lean ground beef, nutrient-packed black beans, and the vibrant crunch of red bell pepper, this one-pan recipe is enhanced with aromatic garlic, cumin, and chili powder for a depth of flavor that will tantalize your taste buds. Simmered to perfection with low-sodium beef broth and brightened with a fresh cilantro finish, it's a wholesome, low-fat dish that's ready in just 45 minutes from start to finish. Serve it up as a standalone meal, a filling for tacos, or spooned over rice for a comforting, protein-packed dinner the whole family will love! Keywords: low fat ground beef recipe, ground beef with beans, healthy beef skillet dinner, one pan weeknight meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
• 1.5 cups cooked black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 15-ounce can canned diced tomatoes, with juice
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 3 minutes until it becomes translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and continue to cook for another minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the lean ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 5

Once the beef is browned, stir in the chopped red bell pepper and cook for another 3 minutes.

Step 6

Drain any excess fat from the skillet to maintain the low-fat nature of the dish.

Step 7

Add the cooked black beans, canned diced tomatoes with juice, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper.

Step 8

Pour in the low-sodium beef broth and stir everything together to combine well.

Step 9

Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for 15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.

Step 10

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Step 11

Remove from heat and stir in the chopped fresh cilantro.

Step 12

Serve the savory ground beef with beans hot, garnished with additional cilantro if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1873.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1354.9

Total Fat 50.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 16.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 281.1mg	0%
Sodium 2092.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 102.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 33.6g	0%
Total Sugars 22.7g
Protein 124.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 237.0mg	0%
Iron 22.8mg	0%
Potassium 2428.2mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 33.4%

Protein: 36.6%

Carbs: 30.0%