Description
Whipping up this savory ground beef skillet brings pure comfort right to your dinner table. Family-friendly and ready in minutes, this hearty meal delivers satisfying flavors that everyone will devour.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 can kidney beans
Vegetables:
- 1 medium onion
- 1 medium bell pepper
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup corn
Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Grab your cutting board and sharpen your knife to dice 1 medium onion, 1 medium bell pepper, and mince 3 garlic cloves with precision.
- Place a large skillet on the stove and heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat (375°F). Add 1 lb ground beef and break it into small crumbles with your spatula.
- Season the beef with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the meat turns completely brown and releases no pink color.
- Toss the diced onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic into the skillet. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until your vegetables soften and release their aromatic flavors.
- Pour in 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, 1 can (15 oz) drained kidney beans, and 1 cup corn. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons chili powder and 1 teaspoon cumin across the mixture.
- Reduce heat to low and let the skillet simmer for 12-15 minutes, allowing all ingredients to blend and develop a rich, hearty taste. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Taste and adjust seasonings with additional salt and pepper if your palate desires. Serve the skillet directly from the pan for a rustic, comforting meal.
Notes
- Trim excess fat from ground beef for a leaner dish that doesn’t pool with grease when cooking.
- Choose a cast-iron skillet for best heat distribution and deeper flavor development during browning.
- Keep heat at medium-high when searing beef to create a nice caramelized exterior without burning.
- Replace ground beef with plant-based crumbles for a vegetarian version that maintains the same hearty texture and spice profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: One-Skillet
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 335 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg