Ingredients
– 2 teaspoons neutral oil (such as avocado or vegetable oil)
– 1 pound 93% lean ground beef or ground turkey
– ½ cup diced yellow onion
– ½ cup diced red bell pepper
– 1 chopped zucchini
– 1 cup frozen yellow corn (no need to thaw)
– 15-ounce can reduced sodium black beans, rinsed and drained
– 1 tablespoon chili powder
– 2 teaspoons cumin
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1 teaspoon dried oregano
– ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
– ¼ teaspoon kosher or sea salt (or to taste)
– ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
– Freshly ground black pepper to taste
– 8-ounce can tomato sauce (low sodium preferred)
– ¼ cup water
– 1 cup shredded cheese blend (cheddar and pepper jack)
– 2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions
– Light sour cream
– Sliced avocado
– Diced fresh tomato
– Salsa
– Hot sauce
– Cilantro
Instructions
1-Brown 1 pound ground beef or turkey in 1 teaspoon oil in a skillet; drain and set aside.
2-Sauté ½ cup onion and ½ cup bell pepper in the remaining 1 teaspoon oil until softened.
3-Add 1 cup frozen corn and 1 chopped zucchini, cooking until tender, then stir in the drained 15-ounce can black beans.
4-Next, return the meat to the skillet and season it up. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon chili powder, 2 teaspoons cumin, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon oregano, ½ teaspoon paprika, ¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, and black pepper; stir to combine.
5-Pour in the 8-ounce can tomato sauce and ¼ cup water, then cook briefly to let everything meld.
6-Finish by adding the cheese and letting it melt for gooey goodness. Sprinkle 1 cup cheese over the mixture, cover, and cook until melted.
7-Remove from heat, keep covered, and top with 2 tablespoons green onions before serving.
8-Serve in bowls with optional toppings, or use as filling for burritos, tacos, or nachos.
Last Step:
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🌶 Choose lean ground beef or turkey and low-sodium canned beans for a healthier dish.
🍲 This recipe is versatile for quick dinners or meal prep; refrigerate leftovers and reheat gently.
🧀 Optional toppings like avocado or sour cream add flavor and texture to the skillet meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 317
- Sugar: 4 grams
- Sodium: 598 milligrams
- Fat: 14 grams
- Saturated Fat: 7 grams
- Trans Fat: 1 gram
- Carbohydrates: 24 grams
- Fiber: 6 grams
- Protein: 27 grams
- Cholesterol: 66 milligrams