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Southwest Beef Skillet

April 8, 2026 by dinnertonight

Looking for a quick, hearty meal with bold flavor? This Southwest Beef Skillet checks all the boxes! Made with lean ground beef, colorful veggies, fiber‑rich beans, whole‑grain brown rice, and just the right kick of low‑sodium taco seasoning—this one‑pan meal is perfect for busy weeknights.

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Ingredients
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 cup onion chopped
  • 1 cup green bell pepper chopped
  • 1 tablespoon garlic minced
  • 14 ounce can no salt added corn rinsed and drained
  • 14 ounce can low sodium black beans rinsed and drained
  • 10 ounce can no salt added diced tomatoes with green chilies
  • 8.8 ounce bag microwaveable brown rice
  • 1 ounce 40% less sodium taco seasonings
  • 1 cup lowfat cheddar cheese shredded
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  1. In a large skillet add the ground beef, onion, bell pepper and garlic. Cook until the ground beef has reached 150 degrees Fahrenheit
  2. Add the corn, black beans, diced tomatoes with green chilies, brown rice and taco seasoning. Mix until combined
  3. Heat on medium low heat for 10 to 15 minutes or until dish is thoroughly heated
  4. Top with cheddar cheese and enjoy
Recipe Notes

Southwest Beef Skillet Nutrition Facts Serving size 1 1/2 cup (373g) servings per container 6 Amount per serving Calories 330 % Daily Value Total Fat 5 g 6 % Saturated Fat 2 g 10 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 50 mg 17 % Sodium 520 mg 23 % Total Carbohydrate 42 g 15 % Dietary Fiber 8 g 29 % Total Sugars 5 g Added Sugars 1 g 2 % Protein 29 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 128 mg 10 % Iron 4 mg 20 % Potassium 765 mg 15 %

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: beans, Beef, one, one pan, one pot, rice, whole grain

Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas

April 9, 2021 by Dinner Tonight

Sheet pan meals can be an absolute game-changer when it comes to providing home-cooked meals on a busy schedule! This Sheet Pan Chicken Fajita meal is everything you’ve been looking for without the hassle. As an added bonus sheet pan meals usually require less clean up too!


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Ingredients
Fajitas
  • 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast
  • 3 bell peppers cut into strips
  • 1 large yellow onion
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 Tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 Tablespoons cilantro chopped
Seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
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  1. Wash your hands and clean your preparation area. Rinse all fresh vegetables under cool running water before slicing.
  2. Preheat oven to 400°F. Spray a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
  3. In a small bowl whisk together cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
  4. Slice the onion and bell peppers into strips.
  5. Cut the chicken into even slices.
  6. Arrange the chicken, bell peppers, and onion on a baking sheet. Sprinkle garlic and seasoning evenly on the fajita mixture.
  7. Drizzle olive oil over top then toss everything to evenly coat. Spread into an even layer working to keep chicken from overlapping.
  8. Bake in the oven, tossing once halfway through cooking until veggies are tender and chicken has cooked through about 18 - 25 minutes.
  9. Drizzle with lime juice and sprinkle with cilantro. Toss the mixture to coat and serve.
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Beef Skillet Supper

November 27, 2016 by Dinner Tonight

This one pan dish is sure to make dinner simple and quick tonight.beef skillet supper in a cast iron skillet


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Ingredients
  • 1 pound extra lean ground beef 3% fat, 97% lean
  • 1 16 ounce can unsalted pinto beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 14.5 ounce can unsalted stewed tomatoes un-drained
  • 1 cup uncooked long grain rice
  • 1 cup water
  • 2/3 cup salsa
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  1. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef.
  2. Cook until no longer pink; drain.
  3. Add the remaining ingredients.
  4. Bring to a boil.
  5. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until rice is tender.
Recipe Notes

Beefy Skillet Supper Nutrition Facts Serving size (317g) servings per container 6 Amount per serving Calories 340 % Daily Value Total Fat 6 g 8 % Saturated Fat 2 g 10 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 65 mg 22 % Sodium 210 mg 9 % Total Carbohydrate 40 g 15 % Dietary Fiber 6 g 21 % Total Sugars 4 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 29 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 70 mg 6 % Iron 5 mg 30 % Potassium 861 mg 20 %

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: 400, beans, Beef, Heart Healthy, main dish, one pan, one pot, protein, rice, skillet

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