One-Pot Mexican Beef Skillet with Quinoa

Mexican Beef Skillet: You can’t go wrong with this simple one-pot cheesy Mexican Skillet dish with quinoa added for an extra dose of nutrition!

I’m starting to become a BIG fan of one-pot meals.

As a food blogger (and having a family of 5) I go through so many dishes/pots/pans/etc., it’s ridiculous.

I’m so glad I discovered this time-saver and a little embarrassed it took me this long.

Oh well, better late than never. The only downside is that my kids are hit or miss when it comes to “combined” meals.

They would much rather eat the meat, tomatoes, beans, corn and cheese each separately.

Is this just my kids or do most kids don’t like food mixed together??

I’m assuming they’ll grow out of it. If not they will be eating a lot of fresh fruit and roasted vegetables for meals.

I typically serve both along with the main entree for dinner. Now if you’re looking for a unique side dish to pair with this Mexican Beef Skillet, try these Elotes Mexicanos, also known as Mexican street corn.

Ingredient Needed for This Mexican Beef Skillet

• olive oil
• onion
• red pepper
• ground beef
• low-sodium chicken broth
• quinoa
• stewed tomatoes
• black beans, low-sodium
• canned or frozen corn
• green chilies
• taco seasoning
• Mexican-blend shredded cheese
• cilantro

I have noticed that if I decrease the taco seasoning in Mexican dishes my kids are much more likely to eat it.

So feel free to change the amount of seasoning to meet your family’s preferences.

Also, serving this meal with tortilla chips helps since it becomes a dip. And what child doesn’t like to dip their food?

Dietitian’s Dish

This dish is full of protein not only from the beef, but also the cheese, black beans and quinoa.

Protein is not just for bodybuilders. It’s important for anyone wanting to maintain muscle mass and maintain a healthy body weight.

And like I’ve mentioned in the past, the best way to optimize the protein you eat is to consume about the same amount of protein for breakfast, lunch and dinner. 

Additional Mexican-Inspired Chocolate Slopes Recipes

Slow Cooker Shredded Mexican Chicken

Cheesy Mexican Chicken Casserole

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