Description
Spice up your dinner routine with this Tex-Mex Style Minced Beef—loaded with bold flavors, colorful veggies, hearty beans, and gooey melted cheese. Perfect over rice with your favorite toppings, it’s a one-pan wonder that brings the fiesta to your table in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
1 tbsp oil
500 g (1.1 lb) minced beef (10–15% fat)
¼ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 onion, finely diced
1 red bell pepper, deseeded and finely diced
1 yellow bell pepper, deseeded and finely diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 tbsp fajita seasoning mix
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 beef stock cube, crumbled
2 tbsp hot pepper sauce (such as Frank’s Hot Sauce)
2 tbsp tomato puree (paste)
400 g (14 oz) passata
400 g (14 oz) black beans, drained
1 tsp light brown sugar
120 ml (½ cup) water
150 g (1½ packed cups) grated mixed cheese (cheddar and red Leicester recommended)
Optional for Serving:
Boiled rice
Fresh coriander (cilantro), chopped
Sliced jalapeños
Chopped avocado
Chopped baby tomatoes
Instructions
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Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add minced beef, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes, breaking it up with a spatula until browned.
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Stir in the onion, red and yellow bell peppers, and garlic. Continue cooking for another 5 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
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Add the fajita seasoning, smoked paprika, beef stock cube, hot sauce, and tomato puree. Stir constantly for 2 minutes to toast the spices and coat the beef.
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Pour in the passata, black beans, sugar, and water. Stir well and bring to a gentle simmer. Reduce heat and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Sprinkle grated cheese over the top. Cover the pan with a lid or foil and let it melt for 2 more minutes.
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Serve hot over a bed of rice and top with fresh cilantro, jalapeños, avocado, and tomatoes if desired.
Notes
This recipe is highly customizable—use ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version. Leftovers are fantastic wrapped in tortillas or stuffed into baked potatoes. You can also turn it into a loaded nacho topping or taco filling!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex