Description
Learn how to make delicious ground beef dinner healthy. Easy recipe with step-by-step instructions.
Ingredients
Scale
Here’s a list of ingredients that you likely already have in your kitchen, with a few optional substitutions to suit your taste or dietary needs:
- 1 pound lean ground beef (or ground turkey for a lighter option)
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
- 1 lime, cut into wedges for serving
Instructions
Let’s dive into the cooking process! Here are the steps to recreate this comforting meal at home:
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Break it apart with a wooden spoon as it cooks.
- Drain any excess fat, then add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté until the onion becomes translucent and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the bell pepper to the skillet and cook for another 3-4 minutes until it softens.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, black beans, corn, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix everything well and let it simmer for about 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- Once cooked, turn off the heat and sprinkle with fresh cilantro if using. Serve with lime wedges on the side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Keywords: ground beef dinner healthy, recipe, cooking, food
