Description
Ground Beef Burrito Skillet is a one-pan meal featuring seasoned ground beef, black beans, corn, rice, and cheese. Topped with fresh cilantro and customizable toppings, it’s a quick, flavorful dish perfect for busy nights and family-friendly dinners.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
1 tablespoon olive oil (if needed)
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 packet taco seasoning (or homemade taco seasoning)
1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup frozen corn (or fresh corn)
1 cup cooked rice (white, brown, or cauliflower rice)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or Mexican blend cheese)
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Optional toppings: Sour cream, salsa, guacamole, jalapeños, diced tomatoes, or avocado
Instructions
Cook the ground beef: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat (if using lean ground beef). Add ground beef and cook, breaking it apart, until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Sauté the onion and garlic: Add diced onion to the skillet with the beef and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Season the beef: Add taco seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir to coat the beef evenly. Add a splash of water if needed to help coat the beef with seasoning.
- Add the beans and corn: Stir in black beans and corn, cooking for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Add the rice: Stir in cooked rice and mix everything together. Let it cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to combine the flavors.
- Top with cheese: Sprinkle shredded cheese over the mixture and cover the skillet with a lid. Cook for 2-3 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh cilantro and add your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, salsa, or guacamole. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Add extra veggies like bell peppers, spinach, or zucchini for more flavor and nutrition.
- To make it spicier, add more red pepper flakes or diced jalapeños.
- For a leaner version, swap ground beef with ground turkey or chicken.
- For a low-carb option, use cauliflower rice instead of regular rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg