Texas Style Skillet

Dive into bold, Southwestern flavors with this Texas Style Skillet recipe, a one-pan wonder that’s perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Packed with seasoned ground beef, vibrant veggies like diced onions and green bell peppers, hearty black beans, and sweet corn, this dish is a flavorful fusion of smoky spices like chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika. Juicy diced tomatoes with green chilies add a zesty kick, while melted shredded cheddar cheese lends a comforting, gooey finish. Ready in just 35 minutes, this versatile recipe is ideal for serving on its own, scooping up with tortilla chips, or pairing with rice or warm tortillas. Garnish with fresh cilantro and sliced jalapeños for an irresistible Tex-Mex twist! Perfect for "easy skillet meals," "Texas-style recipes," and "Southwest comfort food."

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 2 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 cup cooked black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup cooked corn kernels
• 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies (Rotel-style), undrained
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
• 1 sliced jalapeño (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil.

Step 2

Add the diced onion and green bell pepper to the skillet, cooking until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute, until fragrant.

Step 4

Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet and add the ground beef. Break up the beef with a wooden spoon and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain off any excess grease if necessary.

Step 5

Stir in the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper, ensuring that the ground beef and vegetables are evenly coated with the spices.

Step 6

Mix in the black beans, corn, and undrained diced tomatoes with green chilies. Stir well to combine and reduce the heat to medium-low.

Step 7

Let the mixture simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 8

Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the skillet and cover with a lid. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese has melted.

Step 9

Remove the skillet from the heat and garnish with fresh cilantro and sliced jalapeño, if desired.

Step 10

Serve hot, either on its own or with tortilla chips, over rice, or with warm tortillas on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1540 grams (1540.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2140

Total Fat 135.70g	174%
Saturated Fat 59.20g	296%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.30g
Cholesterol 442mg	147%
Sodium 3263mg	142%
Total Carbohydrate 117.90g	43%
Dietary Fiber 27.90g	100%
Total Sugars 23.60g
Protein 130.40g	261%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1002mg	77%
Iron 16mg	90%
Potassium 2998mg	64%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 55.2%

Protein: 23.6%

Carbs: 21.3%