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Mexican Skillet with Ground Beef

Finished Mexican ground beef skillet in a red dish.
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Made in one pot in under 30 minutes, this Mexican skillet recipe is packed with ground beef, fresh veggies, and hearty pantry staples, making it perfect for a quick and satisfying meal any night of the week! 

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 small white or yellow onion - diced
  • 2 large bell peppers - diced
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 1 (15 ounce) can sweet corn - drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans - drained and rinsed
  • 1-2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. Set your oven’s broiler to high and let it preheat. Meanwhile, add the olive oil to a large, oven-safe skillet over medium heat. 
  2. Add the diced onions and bell peppers to the skillet and sauté for about 5 minutes, until soft and fragrant.
  3. Add the ground beef and cook until no pink remains, about 10 minutes. 
  4. Stir the taco seasoning into the onion, peppers, and ground beef mixture.
  5. Reduce the heat to low, and add the kidney beans and canned corn. Stir until well combined.
  6. Top the skillet with a generous layer of shredded cheddar cheese. 
  7. Place the Mexican skillet in the oven and broil until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Keep an eye on it because this will only take a couple of minutes! 
  8. Once the cheese is melted, remove it from the oven and add toppings such as green onions, fresh parsley and cilantro, sour cream, or guacamole. Serve immediately, and enjoy!

Notes

  • To fit all the ingredients in one pan, you'll need an oven-safe, extra-large skillet or shallow casserole dish. I like to use this Lodge 3.6 Quart Enameled Cast Iron Oval Casserole Dish.
  • Drain the fat after cooking the beef. If you're using lean ground beef, this might not be necessary. It's good to double-check, though, before proceeding with the rest of the recipe.

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