Description
Tex Mex Beef Skillet delivers comfort and flavor in one sizzling pan, packed with ground beef, zesty spices, and your favorite toppings. Weeknight meals never tasted so good with this simple, hearty dish that comes together faster than ordering takeout.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1.1 lb minced beef
- 1 onion
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 yellow bell pepper
- 3 cloves garlic
Supporting Ingredients:
- 3 tbsp fajita seasoning mix
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 beef stock cube
- 2 tbsp hot pepper sauce
- 2 tbsp tomato puree
- 14 oz passata
- 14 oz black beans
- 1 tsp light brown sugar
Seasoning and Cooking Ingredients:
- 1 tbsp oil
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 0.5 cup water
- 1.5 packed cups grated mixed cheese
Optional Serving Ingredients:
- Boiled rice
- Chopped fresh coriander
- Sliced jalapeños
- Chopped avocado
- Chopped baby tomatoes
Instructions
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat at 375°F. Add 1.1 lb minced beef with ¼ tsp salt and ½ tsp black pepper. Break meat into small pieces while cooking for 5 minutes until golden brown.
- Mix finely diced onion, red and yellow bell peppers, and 3 minced garlic cloves into the beef. Sauté for an additional 5 minutes until vegetables soften and become translucent.
- Sprinkle 3 tbsp fajita seasoning, 1 tsp smoked paprika, and crumbled beef stock cube over the mixture. Stir constantly for 2 minutes to activate spice flavors and evenly coat the beef.
- Pour in 14 oz passata, 2 tbsp hot pepper sauce, 2 tbsp tomato paste, 14 oz drained black beans, 1 tsp brown sugar, and ½ cup water. Blend ingredients thoroughly.
- Reduce heat to low, simmering the skillet contents for 10 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
- Distribute 1½ cups mixed grated cheese across the skillet surface. Cover with a lid, allowing cheese to melt completely for 2 minutes at low heat.
- Serve immediately over boiled rice. Garnish with chopped cilantro, sliced jalapeños, diced avocado, and baby tomatoes as desired.
Notes
- Make sure to break down the ground beef into small crumbles while cooking to ensure even browning and prevent large chunks.
- For a lower-carb version, replace rice with cauliflower rice or serve over a bed of mixed greens.
- Control the heat level by adjusting the amount of hot sauce – start with less and add more to taste.
- Fresh ingredients like cilantro and diced avocado transform this skillet from good to restaurant-quality, so don’t skip those final toppings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 24 minutes
- Category: One-Skillet
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 426 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 9 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg