Description
This Mexican Beef and Veggie Skillet is a flavorful and hearty one-pan meal that combines tender ground beef, sweet potatoes, and colorful vegetables, all topped with melted cheese and fresh garnishes. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a satisfying lunch, it’s customizable and packed with vibrant flavors and nutrients.
Ingredients
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For the Skillet:
- 2 teaspoons avocado oil
- 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 2 cups)
- 1 small zucchini, diced (about 1 cup)
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced (about 1 cup)
- 1 small red onion, diced (about 1 cup)
- 4 garlic cloves, minced (about 2 teaspoons)
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 oz) can fire-roasted tomatoes
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or 1/3 cup homemade taco seasoning)
- 1 cup Mexican-style or Monterey Jack shredded cheese blend
Optional Garnishes:
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 3-4 sliced green onions
Instructions
- Cook Sweet Potato: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add avocado oil and sweet potato cubes. Cook for 4-5 minutes until slightly browned and tender.
- Add Vegetables: Add zucchini, bell pepper, onion, and garlic. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until vegetables are just tender and fragrant.
- Cook Ground Beef: Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet. Add ground beef to the empty side and cook for 7-9 minutes, breaking it apart with a spatula, until browned and cooked through. Drain excess grease if necessary.
- Combine Ingredients: Reduce heat to medium-low. Add black beans, fire-roasted tomatoes, corn, and taco seasoning. Stir well to evenly distribute all ingredients and heat through, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle shredded cheese evenly over the skillet contents. Cover with a lid and let sit off the heat for 2 minutes until cheese has melted.
- Serve: Remove the lid, garnish with chopped cilantro and sliced green onions, and serve hot, right from the skillet.
Notes
- This skillet meal is versatile and can be customized with toppings like avocado, sour cream, or salsa.
- To make it vegetarian, substitute the beef with plant-based crumbles, tofu, or additional beans.
- For extra zest, add a squeeze of lime or hot sauce before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 2 cups)
- Calories: 375 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
