Savory Southwest Skillet Recipe with Ground Beef and Flavorful Veggies – A One-Pan Dinner That Packs a Punch

Loaded with bold spices, hearty ground beef, and colorful vegetables, this one-pan Southwest Skillet is fast, filling, and full of Tex-Mex flavor!

🎉 Introduction

Ready for a quick, bold, and satisfying meal that doesn’t skimp on flavor? This Savory Southwest Skillet with ground beef and veggies is the one-pan wonder your weeknight dinners have been missing. 🌽🌶️

With a blend of smoky spices, protein-packed beef, and a medley of veggies, this dish is perfect for busy days when you want something hearty, healthy(ish), and on the table in under 30 minutes.

Serve it in a bowl, wrap it in a tortilla, or spoon it over rice—however you plate it, you’re in for a flavor fiesta! 🎉

🛒 Ingredients

(Serves 4–6)

🥩 Main Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 1 cup frozen corn (or canned, drained)
• 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 cloves garlic, minced

🌶️ Southwest Seasoning Blend

• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp cumin
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• ½ tsp oregano
• ½ tsp onion powder
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Optional: ¼ tsp cayenne for heat

🧀 Optional Toppings

• Shredded cheese
• Sour cream or Greek yogurt
• Avocado or guacamole
• Fresh cilantro
• Lime wedges

👩‍🍳 Directions

Step 1: Brown the Beef

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add ground beef, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned and fully cooked (about 6–8 minutes).
3. Remove excess grease if needed.

Step 2: Add Veggies and Spices

1. Add onion, garlic, and bell peppers to the beef.
2. Sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened.
3. Stir in corn and black beans.
4. Sprinkle all the spices over the skillet mixture.
5. Cook, stirring frequently, for another 5 minutes until everything is well mixed and heated through.

Step 3: Serve

1. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
2. Serve hot with toppings of choice or as a filling for burritos, tacos, or rice bowls.

🍽️ Servings & Timing

• Servings: 4–6
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 15–20 minutes
• Total Time: ~30 minutes

🥄 Variations

• Make it Spicier: Add jalapeños or more cayenne
• Rice it Up: Stir in cooked rice or quinoa to bulk it up
• Cheesy Skillet: Top with shredded cheese and melt under broiler
• Sweet Potato Boost: Swap corn for diced sweet potatoes
• Taco Filling: Use in taco shells with all your favorite fixings

🧊 Storage & Reheating

• Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container up to 4 days
• Freezer: Freeze in portions for up to 2 months
• Reheat: Microwave or heat in skillet with a splash of water to loosen

❓ 10 FAQs

1. Can I use ground turkey instead of beef?
   Yes—ground turkey or chicken works great.
2. Can I make this vegetarian?
   Definitely! Skip the meat and double the beans or add lentils.
3. Is it spicy?
   Only mildly—add more chili or cayenne for heat.
4. What’s the best way to serve it?
   In bowls, burritos, tacos, or even lettuce wraps.
5. Can I prep it ahead?
   Yes—store the cooked skillet in the fridge and reheat for busy nights.
6. Does it work with other beans?
   Yes—kidney beans or pinto beans also work well.
7. How do I make it low-carb?
   Skip the beans and corn, add more veggies like zucchini or cauliflower.
8. Can I add cheese directly in the skillet?
   Absolutely—melt shredded cheese into the mix before serving.
9. Is this freezer-friendly?
   Yes! Portion it out and freeze for meal prep.
10. Can kids eat this?
    Yes—just tone down the spice and they’ll love the cheesy, beefy flavor!

🏁 Conclusion

This Savory Southwest Skillet is the kind of no-fuss dinner that delivers big on flavor and comfort. With just one pan and a handful of ingredients, you’ll create a meal that’s flexible, filling, and full of Southwest flair. 🌮✨

Perfect for meal prep, picky eaters, or just a fast family dinner—this skillet is your ticket to flavor-packed satisfaction any night of the week!

Adam

Savory Southwest Skillet Recipe with Ground Beef and Flavorful Veggies – A One-Pan Dinner That Packs a Punch Loaded with bold spices, hearty ground beef, and colorful vegetables, this one-pan Southwest Skillet is fast, filling, and full of Tex-Mex flavor!

Ready for a quick, bold, and satisfying meal that doesn’t skimp on flavor? This Savory Southwest Skillet with ground beef and veggies is the one-pan wonder your weeknight dinners have been missing. 🌽🌶️ With a blend of smoky spices, protein-packed beef, and a medley of veggies, this dish is perfect for busy days when you want something hearty, healthy(ish), and on the table in under 30 minutes. Serve it in a bowl, wrap it in a tortilla, or spoon it over rice—however you plate it, you’re in for a flavor fiesta! 🎉

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• Serves 4–6

🥩 Main Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 small onion diced
• 1 red bell pepper diced
• 1 green bell pepper diced
• 1 cup frozen corn or canned, drained
• 1 can 15 oz black beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 cloves garlic minced

🌶️ Southwest Seasoning Blend

• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp cumin
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• ½ tsp oregano
• ½ tsp onion powder
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Optional: ¼ tsp cayenne for heat

🧀 Optional Toppings

• Shredded cheese
• Sour cream or Greek yogurt
• Avocado or guacamole
• Fresh cilantro
• Lime wedges

Method

 

Step 1: Brown the Beef

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add ground beef, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned and fully cooked (about 6–8 minutes).
3. Remove excess grease if needed.

Step 2: Add Veggies and Spices

1. Add onion, garlic, and bell peppers to the beef.
2. Sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened.
3. Stir in corn and black beans.
4. Sprinkle all the spices over the skillet mixture.
5. Cook, stirring frequently, for another 5 minutes until everything is well mixed and heated through.

Step 3: Serve

1. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
2. Serve hot with toppings of choice or as a filling for burritos, tacos, or rice bowls.

Notes

🥄 Variations
Make it Spicier: Add jalapeños or more cayenne

Rice it Up: Stir in cooked rice or quinoa to bulk it up

Cheesy Skillet: Top with shredded cheese and melt under broiler

Sweet Potato Boost: Swap corn for diced sweet potatoes

Taco Filling: Use in taco shells with all your favorite fixings

🧊 Storage & Reheating
Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container up to 4 days

Freezer: Freeze in portions for up to 2 months

Reheat: Microwave or heat in skillet with a splash of water to loosen

❓ 10 FAQs
Can I use ground turkey instead of beef?
Yes—ground turkey or chicken works great.

Can I make this vegetarian?
Definitely! Skip the meat and double the beans or add lentils.

Is it spicy?
Only mildly—add more chili or cayenne for heat.

What’s the best way to serve it?
In bowls, burritos, tacos, or even lettuce wraps.

Can I prep it ahead?
Yes—store the cooked skillet in the fridge and reheat for busy nights.

Does it work with other beans?
Yes—kidney beans or pinto beans also work well.

How do I make it low-carb?
Skip the beans and corn, add more veggies like zucchini or cauliflower.

Can I add cheese directly in the skillet?
Absolutely—melt shredded cheese into the mix before serving.

Is this freezer-friendly?
Yes! Portion it out and freeze for meal prep.

Can kids eat this?
Yes—just tone down the spice and they’ll love the cheesy, beefy flavor!

🏁 Conclusion
This Savory Southwest Skillet is the kind of no-fuss dinner that delivers big on flavor and comfort. With just one pan and a handful of ingredients, you’ll create a meal that’s flexible, filling, and full of Southwest flair. 🌮✨

Perfect for meal prep, picky eaters, or just a fast family dinner—this skillet is your ticket to flavor-packed satisfaction any night of the week!