Mexican Beef Skillet

Get ready for a flavor-packed one-pan wonder with this Mexican Beef Skillet recipe! Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish combines tender ground beef, vibrant bell peppers, hearty black beans, and sweet corn, all simmered in a medley of bold spices like chili powder, cumin, and paprika. Topped with melty cheddar cheese and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro, it’s a satisfying meal that’s ready in just 30 minutes. Best of all, it’s easy to customize—serve it over rice, scoop it up with tortilla chips, or enjoy it as-is for a low-carb option. Wholesome, versatile, and bursting with Mexican-inspired flavor, this skillet recipe will be your new weeknight go-to!

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves minced garlic
• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 1 can (15 ounces) canned black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can (14 ounces) canned diced tomatoes, with juices
• 1 cup frozen corn kernels
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 0.25 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil.

Step 2

Once the oil is hot, add the ground beef. Cook, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until browned and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat, if necessary.

Step 3

Add the diced onion, minced garlic, and diced red bell pepper to the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring often, until the vegetables have softened.

Step 4

Stir in the black beans, diced tomatoes (with juices), and frozen corn. Mix well to combine.

Step 5

Add the chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Stir to evenly coat the beef and vegetables with the spices.

Step 6

Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let it simmer for 5-7 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 7

Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the skillet. Cover again and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 8

Remove the skillet from heat and garnish with chopped fresh cilantro, if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1949.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2553.5

Total Fat 154.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 71.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 482.7mg	0%
Sodium 5531.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 155.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 42.1g	0%
Total Sugars 36.1g
Protein 157.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1560.4mg	0%
Iron 21.1mg	0%
Potassium 3999.3mg	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: 52.6%

Protein: 23.9%

Carbs: 23.5%