Cowboy Beef Mince and Bean Skillet
The Cowboy Beef Mince and Bean Skillet is a hearty, one-pan dish inspired by the rugged, resourceful cooking of American cowboys. It combines savory, spiced beef mince with earthy beans and vibrant vegetables, all brought together in a sizzling skillet.
Ingredients
1 tbsp olive oil - extra virgin preferred
1 large white onion - finely chopped
2 cloves garlic - minced
500 g ground beef (minced beef) - preferably grass-fed
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp cumin
400 g tomatoes - canned, diced
400 g red kidney beans - canned, drained and rinsed
1 medium red pepper (red capsicum) - chopped
1 tsp salt - or to taste
½ tsp ground black pepper - freshly ground
1 tbsp cilantro (coriander) - fresh, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté until softened and slightly golden, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the beef mince to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula, and cook until browned, about 8 minutes.
- Mix in the smoked paprika, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper, stirring to combine.
- Add the canned tomatoes, kidney beans, and red bell pepper. Stir well.
- Let the mixture simmer on medium-low heat for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
For an extra kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a splash of hot sauce. To make this dish vegetarian, replace beef mince with a plant-based mince alternative.
Nutrition
Calories: 393kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 33gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 81mgSodium: 1056mgPotassium: 1102mgFiber: 9gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 1408IUVitamin C: 51mgCalcium: 99mgIron: 6mg
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