Mexican Ground Beef Skillet Recipe

a quick, flavorful, one-pan meal

A healthy ground beef recipe

This Mexican Ground Beef Skillet recipe is a quick, flavorful, one-pan meal, perfect for a main course or sharing with friends on game days.

Health benefits of this dish

Ground beef is a delicious way to consume vitamin B12, a nutrient that we need each day for important body functions like red blood cell formation and proper nerve function (1) (2).  A little more than 3 ½ ounces of ground beef provides about 18 grams of complete protein, which the body uses to grow and repair body tissue like muscle, blood vessels, and bone (3).  To learn about beef’s iron content and find another quick, whole-food recipe, here’s a Beef & Greens Stir Fry post to check out.

Tomatoes are a good source of dietary vitamin C, potassium, folate, and vitamin K1, for improved immune health, blood pressure, brain function, and blood clotting (4).  Plant compounds, such as lycopene and beta-carotene, in tomatoes help reduce inflammation and oxidative stress, reducing the risk of diseases, like type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease (5).  Further, tomato compounds, such as lycopene, protect the skin from sunburn and premature skin aging (6).

Mexican Ground Beef Skillet Recipe

Organic Ingredients:

½ tbsp. butter

2 cloves garlic, minced

½ medium onion, chopped

2 large bell peppers, diced

1 lb. 85% lean ground beef

3 tbsp. taco seasoning

1 can diced tomatoes

1 can Rotel diced tomatoes and green chiles

herbs of choice (e.g., oregano, parsley, basil)

Instructions:

Melt the butter over medium-high heat in a large skillet.

Add the garlic, onion, and bell pepper.  Sauté for about 3 minutes.

Add the ground beef and sauté for another 10 minutes, or until the meat is cooked through.

Add the taco seasoning, tomatoes, and Rotel and cook for a few more minutes to blend.

Season with herbs and serve over brown rice with shredded cheese.