Description
Learn how to make delicious ground beef dinner recipes summer. Easy recipe with step-by-step instructions.
Ingredients
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To bring this savory summer dish to life, you’ll need the following ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
- Juice of 1 lime
- Flour tortillas or rice, for serving
Feel free to substitute the corn with black beans for added protein, or use ground turkey for a leaner option. This recipe is as flexible as it is flavorful, accommodating your pantry staples effortlessly.
Instructions
Here’s how to assemble this delightful dish:
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute, until fragrant.
- Add the ground beef, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Drain any excess fat from the skillet before adding the bell pepper and corn.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Allow the mixture to simmer for about 10 minutes, letting the flavors meld together beautifully.
- Just before serving, stir in the lime juice and chopped cilantro for a fresh, zesty finish.
With each step, remember that cooking is about finding balance, much like when I first learned to save that oversalted chili. Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning to your liking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Keywords: ground beef dinner recipes summer, recipe, cooking, food
