Description
This Mexican ground beef recipe is quick, hearty, and endlessly versatile. Juicy beef is cooked with onions, peppers, and tomatoes, then seasoned with warming spices for a dish that can star in tacos, nachos, burrito bowls, or baked potatoes. With a total cooking time under 40 minutes, it’s ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. The fresh lime and cilantro finish give it a brightness that keeps you coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp oregano
- ¼ tsp cayenne (optional)
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- ½ cup broth
- 2 tbsp cilantro
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat skillet, brown beef.
- Add onion, garlic, and pepper. Cook until softened.
- Stir in spices; toast until fragrant.
- Add tomatoes and broth; simmer 10 minutes.
- Finish with cilantro and lime. Adjust seasoning.
Notes
- For a smoky twist, replace chili powder with chipotle powder.
- Add black beans for extra protein and fiber.
- Freezes well for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg