Spiced Beef Picante with Roasted Corn and Black Beans

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

A hearty Bolivian-inspired beef stew enriched with smoky roasted corn and creamy black beans, simmered in a fragrant tomato and chili sauce. This Latin American-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs lean ground beef, olive oil, yellow onion, diced 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 lean ground beef
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 14 oz canned diced tomatoes
• 1 cup roasted corn kernels
• 1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb lean ground beef and cook for 6-7 minutes, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through. Remove beef and set aside.
2. Step 2: In the same skillet, add 1 medium diced yellow onion and sauté for 4 minutes until translucent. Add 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, and 1/2 tsp dried oregano, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Stir in 14 oz canned diced tomatoes, 1 cup roasted corn kernels, 1 cup drained black beans, and 1 cup beef broth. Return cooked beef to the skillet and season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
4. Step 4: Bring mixture to a gentle simmer and cook uncovered for 15 minutes until sauce thickens and flavors meld.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro. Serve hot with rice or warm tortillas.