20-Minute Dinners
Ground Beef with Beans and Corn
A hearty and warming Tex-Mex style dish featuring juicy ground beef simmered in a thick tomato sauce with tender red beans and sweet corn. A savory blend of spices lends a deep aroma with a touch of smokiness, while the tomatoes provide a pleasant tang. The texture is rich and satisfying: soft meat, plump beans, and crunchy corn kernels complement each other perfectly. It is an excellent choice for a quick, high-protein, high-fiber dinner that satisfies completely with minimal effort.
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Recipe overview
- Total time
- 20 min
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cooking
- 15 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Cuisine
- 20-Minute Dinners
Nutrition
per serving
- Calories
- 420 kcal
- Protein
- 28 g
- Fat
- 18 g
- Carbs
- 32 g
- Fiber
- 7 g
Step by step
Method
- 01
Peel the onion and cut it into fine dice so it blends smoothl…
Peel the onion and cut it into fine dice so it blends smoothly into the sauce; finely mince the garlic. Drain the canned beans and corn in a colander to remove all excess liquid.
- 02
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium heat, th…
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium heat, then add the diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté for about 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the onion turns translucent and soft and the garlic releases its fragrance.
- 03
Add the ground beef to the skillet
Add the ground beef to the skillet. Cook for 5 minutes, breaking it up thoroughly with a spatula into small crumbles to ensure it browns evenly and changes color completely without clumping.
- 04
Sprinkle the salt, ground paprika, and cumin over the meat, s…
Sprinkle the salt, ground paprika, and cumin over the meat, stirring well to toast the spices and bloom their aromas. Pour in the tomato sauce, bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, and cook for 3 minutes.
- 05
Add the drained beans and corn to the pan and toss gently to…
Add the drained beans and corn to the pan and toss gently to combine. Lower the heat, cover with a lid, and simmer for another 4 minutes so the ingredients heat through and the beans absorb the rich tomato flavors.
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Useful advice
Cooking tip
If you plan to use this as a filling for wraps or burritos, let the sauce reduce slightly more at the end so it doesn't make the tortilla soggy.
How to serve
Serve hot in deep bowls, garnished with fresh cilantro, or wrap it in a thin tortilla with grated cheese and a dollop of sour cream.
How to store
Store in the refrigerator in a tightly sealed container for up to 2 days. This dish reheats beautifully and becomes even more flavorful overnight.
Note
To adjust the heat level, feel free to add a pinch of chili flakes or cayenne pepper along with the main spices.
