Southern Ground Beef and Bean Skillet
Southern Ground Beef and Bean Skillet brings together juicy browned beef, tender onions and bell pepper, and Southwest-style beans simmered with salsa for a bold, homey bite. It’s hearty and saucy with a gentle kick, perfect for a weeknight dinner or casual family meal, and great spooned over rice, cornbread, or tortillas.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Southern Ground Beef and Bean Skillet, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 60 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 10 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 29
- Heart Health
- 87
- Metabolic
- 45
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 48
- Performance
- 49
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir the beef in the hot skillet until it is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the onion and bell pepper and cook until the onion is softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 2
Add the salsa, Greek seasoning, pepper, and salt. Cook and stir until everything is well combined, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the beans. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until it reaches your preferred thickness, about 20 minutes. Add water if the sauce becomes too thick.
- Calories 418.86 kcal High 21%
- Protein 25.03 g Good Source 50%
- Carbohydrate 24.75 g 9%
- Total Fat 24.31 g High 31%
- Saturated Fat 9.53 g High 48%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 80.52 mg High 27%
- Sodium 508.7 mg High 22%
- Dietary Fiber 6.62 g Good Source 24%
- Total Sugars 4.64 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 70.78 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 3.56 mg Moderate 20%
- Potassium 438.23 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 15.81 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 2.44 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Southern Ground Beef and Bean Skillet is a Southern Recipes dinner recipe made with 9 ingredients. It takes about 45 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Diced Green Bell Pepper, Diced Onion, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 418.86 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Southern Ground Beef and Bean Skillet?
- It is a Southern Recipes recipe made with 9 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Southern Ground Beef and Bean Skillet made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Diced Green Bell Pepper, Diced Onion, Garlic, Greek Seasoning. The full list of 9 is above.
- What goes well with Southern Ground Beef and Bean Skillet?
- Explore these Southern Recipes side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Southern Ground Beef and Bean Skillet?
- About 45 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 418.86 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Southern Ground Beef and Bean Skillet easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Southern Ground Beef and Bean Skillet healthy?
- Southern Ground Beef and Bean Skillet has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 418.86 calories and 25.03 g of protein, or 50% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 508.7 mg (22% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 9.53 g (48% of the Daily Value). It contains Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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