Cilantro-Lime Beef and Black Bean Skillet
Ingredients
- 1 poundground beef
- 2 cans (15 oz each)black beans
- 1yellow onion
- 3 clovesgarlic
- 2lime
- 1½ cupscherry tomatoes
- ½ cup (loosely packed)fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoonsolive oil
- 1 teaspooncumin
- 1 to tastesalt and black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon (optional)red pepper flakes
Prep
- 01
Dice 1 yellow onion.
- 02
Mince 3 cloves garlic.
- 03
Halve 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes.
- 04
Chop 0.5 cup fresh cilantro.
Method
- 01
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until no pink remains, about 5 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
- 02
Add the diced onion and garlic to the skillet and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes until fragrant.
- 03
Stir in 1 teaspoon cumin and cook for 30 seconds.
- 04
Add the black beans (drained and rinsed) and halved cherry tomatoes. Stir gently and simmer for 3–4 minutes until the tomatoes soften slightly and everything is warmed through.
- 05
Remove from heat. Squeeze the juice of 2 limes over the skillet and stir in most of the cilantro, reserving a small handful for garnish. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 06
Divide into bowls and top with reserved cilantro. Serve as is, over rice, or with warm tortillas.
Spice Tips
For warmth, add 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika in step 3. For heat, increase red pepper flakes to 1/2 teaspoon or add a pinch of cayenne. A dash of hot sauce stirred in at the end adds bright kick without overwhelming the fresh lime and cilantro.