One-Pan Beef Taco Skillet with Corn and Black Beans

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-27 · Updated 2026-06-27

A colorful one-pan skillet featuring seasoned ground beef, sweet corn, and black beans, topped with melted cheese and fresh cilantro—perfect for picky eaters who love tacos. This Mexican-inspired taco and burrito recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs ground beef, olive oil, yellow onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb, 85% lean ground beef
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 small, diced yellow onion
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 2 tbsp taco seasoning
• 1 cup frozen corn kernels
• 1 cup, rinsed and drained canned black beans
• 1/2 cup, drained diced tomatoes
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 small diced yellow onion and sauté for 3 minutes until softened.
2. Step 2: Add 2 cloves minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add 1 lb ground beef to the skillet and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and no longer pink, about 6-8 minutes.
4. Step 4: Stir in 2 tbsp taco seasoning, 1 cup frozen corn kernels, 1 cup rinsed and drained canned black beans, and 1/2 cup drained diced tomatoes. Cook for 5 minutes until heated through and flavors meld.
5. Step 5: Season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Sprinkle 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top, cover the skillet with a lid, and let cheese melt for 2-3 minutes.
6. Step 6: Remove from heat and garnish with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro before serving with warm tortillas or rice.