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Home » Recipes » Savory Delight: Ground Beef Tex Mex Skillet Recipe

Savory Delight: Ground Beef Tex Mex Skillet Recipe

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Ground beef is a versatile kitchen staple, and if you’re looking for a quick, budget-friendly, and delicious meal, I’ve got you covered. This Ground Beef Tex Mex Skillet is a simple, yet flavorful dish that utilizes pantry essentials, making it perfect for those times when you want to create a satisfying meal without a trip to the store.

Tex Mex Skillet in a pan with a wooden spoon

A Recipe To Love

  • Quick and Easy: This one-pan dish is ready in no time. You can have a wholesome meal on the table in under 30 minutes.
  • Budget-Friendly: Using canned goods, basic spices, and leftover rice, this recipe is incredibly economical.
  • Pantry Staples: The recipe is designed to use ingredients you likely already have in your pantry, reducing waste and saving you a trip to the grocery store.
  • Customizable: Feel free to get creative. You can adjust the ingredients based on what you have on hand.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound of ground beef
  • 1/2 onion, chopped (or 1 tablespoon onion powder)
  • 1 tablespoon season-all salt
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder (or use taco/fajita seasoning)
  • 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained (or use frozen corn)
  • 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies (or 1 can diced tomatoes and 1 small can of green chilies, both drained, as an alternative)
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained (or use cooked black beans)
  • 2 cups cooked rice (brown or white)
  • 1 1/2 cups Taco-style cheese (or your preferred cheese)

Instructions

  1. In a skillet, brown the ground beef and chopped onion. Drain any excess fat.
  2. Season the beef with season-all salt, chili powder, onion powder, and garlic powder. Alternatively, use a taco or fajita seasoning packet if you prefer.
  3. Add drained corn and diced tomatoes with green chilies (or your homemade alternative) to the skillet. Mix the ingredients together.
  4. Stir in the cooked rice. You can use brown or white rice, or even pasta or noodles as an alternative.
  5. Incorporate the drained black beans. Feel free to use canned beans or prepare dried black beans in advance for an economical twist.
  6. Top with Taco-style cheese (or your favorite cheese). Customize the amount according to your preference.
  7. Serve your delicious Ground Beef Tex-Mex Skillet hot and enjoy!
Tex Mex Skillet in a bowl with avocado salsa and hot sauce

The Ground Beef Tex Mex Skillet is not only a practical and budget-conscious recipe but also a taste sensation. Its versatility allows you to make it your own by using whatever ingredients you have available. So, the next time you’re looking for a savory meal solution, don’t forget to raid your pantry for this Tex Mex delight.

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Ground Beef Tex Mex Skillet Recipe


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  • Author: Maria Ronan
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 6 1x
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Savor the delicious simplicity of this budget-friendly Ground Beef Tex Mex Skillet. This pantry-inspired dish combines seasoned ground beef, black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes with green chilies. Customize with your preferred cheese or add creaminess with sour cream or cream cheese. It’s a versatile, comforting, and satisfying meal for busy days.


Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 onion, chopped (or 1 tablespoon onion powder)
  • 1 tablespoon season-all salt
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder (or use taco/fajita seasoning)
  • 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained (or use frozen corn)
  • 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies (or 1 can diced tomatoes and 1 small can of green chilies, both drained, as an alternative)
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained (or use cooked black beans)
  • 2 cups cooked rice (brown or white)
  • 1 1/2 cups Taco-style cheese (or your preferred cheese)
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Instructions

  1. In a skillet, brown the ground beef and chopped onion. Drain any excess fat.

  2. Season the beef with season-all salt, chili powder, onion powder, and garlic powder. Alternatively, use a taco or fajita seasoning packet if you prefer.

  3. Add drained corn and diced tomatoes with green chilies (or your homemade alternative) to the skillet. Mix the ingredients together.

  4. Stir in the cooked rice. You can use brown or white rice, or even pasta or noodles as an alternative.

  5. Incorporate the drained black beans. Feel free to use canned beans or prepare dried black beans in advance for an economical twist.

  6. Top with Taco-style cheese (or your favorite cheese). Customize the amount according to your preference.

  7. Serve your delicious Ground Beef Tex-Mex Skillet hot and enjoy!

  • Prep Time: 5
  • Cook Time: 20

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