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Skillet Beef and Corn with Charred Tomatoes

weeknightone-panbeef
10 minPrep15 minCook4Serves

Ingredients

  • 1 poundground beef
  • 2 cupscorn
  • 1½ cupscherry tomatoes
  • 1 mediumyellow onion
  • 3 clovesgarlic
  • 2 tablespoonsolive oil
  • ½ cupchicken broth
  • ·kosher salt
  • ·black pepper
  • 1 teaspooncumin
  • ½ teaspoonpaprika
  • ¼ cupfresh cilantro
  • 1lime

Prep

  1. 01

    Dice 1 medium yellow onion.

  2. 02

    Mince 3 cloves garlic.

  3. 03

    Halve 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes.

Method

  1. 01

    Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it into small pieces, until browned, about 5 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.

  2. 02

    Add the diced onion and garlic to the skillet. Stir and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

  3. 03

    Stir in 1 teaspoon cumin and 1/2 teaspoon paprika. Cook for 30 seconds.

  4. 04

    Add 2 cups corn, the cherry tomatoes, and 1/2 cup chicken broth. Bring to a simmer.

  5. 05

    Cook uncovered for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes begin to char and soften and liquid reduces slightly.

  6. 06

    Season with salt and pepper to taste. Squeeze 1 lime over the skillet, then top with cilantro and serve.

Spice Tips

For a warm kick, add 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper or a pinch of red pepper flakes with the cumin. For deeper savory notes, swap half the cumin for chili powder or smoked paprika.

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