Quick Skillet Beef & Corn Fiesta Bowls

Quick Skillet Beef & Corn Fiesta Bowls ingredients

• 0.5 lbs Ground Beef (90/10 lean)
• 1 tbsp Olive Oil
• 0.5 medium, diced Yellow Onion
• 2 cloves, minced Garlic
• 1 tsp Chili Powder
• 0.5 tsp Cumin
• 0.5 tsp Smoked Paprika
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 0.25 tsp Black Pepper
• 1 cup, drained (or frozen, Canned Corn
• 0.75 cup, rinsed and drained Canned Black Beans
• 2 cups, warm Cooked Rice
• 0.5 cup, for serving Salsa
• 0.5 medium, sliced, for serv Avocado
• 2 tbsp, chopped, for garni Fresh Cilantro

How to make Quick Skillet Beef & Corn Fiesta Bowls

1. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat until shimmering.
2. Add the 0.5 lbs of ground beef to the hot skillet, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beef is fully browned and no pink remains. Drain any excess grease from the pan.
3. Add the diced 0.5 medium yellow onion to the skillet with the cooked beef. Cook for another 3-4 minutes, stirring, until the onion softens and becomes translucent.
4. Stir in the 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 0.5 teaspoon cumin, 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika, 0.5 teaspoon salt, and 0.25 teaspoon black pepper. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until the spices are fragrant.
5. Add the 1 cup of drained corn and 0.75 cup of rinsed black beans to the skillet. Stir everything together and cook for 2-3 minutes, just until the corn and beans are heated through.
6. Taste the beef mixture and adjust seasonings as needed, adding more salt, pepper, or spices if desired.
7. Divide the 2 cups of warm cooked rice evenly into two serving bowls.
8. Spoon the hot beef and corn mixture over the rice in each bowl, ensuring an even distribution.
9. Garnish each bowl with 0.25 cup of salsa, slices from 0.25 an avocado, and an optional sprinkle of 1 tablespoon fresh chopped cilantro. Serve immediately for a hearty lunch.

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