Description
Learn how to make a delicious and nutritious Healthy Ground Beef Taco Skillet that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner. Click for the recipe!
Ingredients
- 1 pound (454 g) ground beef (450 grams)
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil (15 milliliters)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed (15 ounces (425 g) / 425 grams)
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 ounces (411 g) / 411 grams)
- 1 cup (240 ml) corn kernels, fresh or frozen (160 grams)
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) chili powder (8 grams)
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) ground cumin (2 grams)
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) paprika (2 grams)
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 cup (240 ml) shredded cheddar cheese (113 grams)
- 1 avocado, sliced
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- Lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon.
- Drain any excess fat from the skillet, if necessary.
- Add the diced bell pepper and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the black beans, diced tomatoes, and corn kernels.
- Add the chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Mix everything well and let it simmer for 5-7 minutes to blend flavors.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the mixture.
- Cover the skillet with a lid and let the cheese melt for 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and top with sliced avocado and chopped cilantro.
- Serve with lime wedges on the side.
Notes
- For an extra kick, consider adding a pinch of cayenne pepper or diced jalapeños to the dish.
- To make this dish vegetarian, swap out the ground beef for plant-based meat or extra beans.
- Enhance the dish with toppings like sour cream, diced tomatoes, or sliced jalapeños for more flavor. Serve with warm tortillas or over rice for a complete meal.