Taco-Seasoned Beef Skillet with Black Beans and Corn

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-05 · Updated 2026-07-05

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A quick skillet dinner bursting with seasoned ground beef, black beans, and sweet corn, perfect for tacos or bowls. This Mexican-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs ground beef (80% lean), olive oil, yellow onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Mexican cuisine 420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb ground beef (80% lean)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 small, diced yellow onion
2, minced garlic cloves
2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 can (15 oz), drained and rinsed canned black beans
1 cup frozen corn kernels
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 cup chopped, for garnish fresh cilantro
for serving lime wedges

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 small diced yellow onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
Step 2: Add 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add 1 lb ground beef, breaking it up with a spatula, and cook for 5-6 minutes until browned.
Step 3: Stir in 2 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Cook for 1 minute to toast the spices.
Step 4: Add 1 can (15 oz) drained and rinsed black beans and 1 cup frozen corn kernels. Stir to combine and cook for 3-4 minutes until heated through.
Step 5: Remove from heat and garnish with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro. Serve with lime wedges for squeezing over the top.