Southwest Beefy

Get ready to bring bold flavors to your table with this Southwest Beefy recipe—a hearty, one-skillet meal packed with Tex-Mex flair! Tender ground beef is perfectly seasoned with chili powder, cumin, and smoky paprika, then combined with a vibrant medley of sautéed onions, red bell peppers, sweet corn, black beans, and zesty diced tomatoes with green chilies. Finished with a burst of fresh lime juice and cilantro, this quick and easy dish is ready in just 40 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights. Serve it over fluffy rice, wrapped in warm tortillas, or atop crisp salad greens for a customizable dinner that the whole family will adore. Don’t forget to top it off with melty cheddar cheese and a dollop of sour cream for the ultimate restaurant-worthy experience.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
• 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can (10 oz) canned diced tomatoes with green chilies
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 1 medium lime, juiced
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
• 0.25 cup sour cream (optional, for topping)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, about 6-8 minutes. Break the meat into smaller pieces with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Drain excess fat if needed.

Step 3

Push the beef to one side of the skillet and add the diced onion and red bell pepper. Sauté for 3-4 minutes, or until softened.

Step 4

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 5

Mix the cooked vegetables and ground beef together in the skillet. Add the corn, black beans, and canned diced tomatoes with green chilies, stirring to combine.

Step 6

Sprinkle the chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper over the mixture. Stir well to ensure the spices are evenly distributed.

Step 7

Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 8

Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the fresh lime juice and chopped cilantro.

Step 9

Serve hot and garnish with shredded cheddar cheese and a dollop of sour cream, if desired. Pair with warm tortillas, cooked rice, or salad greens for a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1692.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2089.2

Total Fat 127.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 53.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 391.1mg	0%
Sodium 3765.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 129.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 35.6g	0%
Total Sugars 32.1g
Protein 121.0g	0%

Vitamin D 12IU	0%
Calcium 753.8mg	0%
Iron 19.5mg	0%
Potassium 3520.8mg	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: 53.4%

Protein: 22.5%

Carbs: 24.1%