50 mins

It’s the last few weeks of summer and I’m trying to fit in as many summer meals as I can, ...
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whlsmefdbykatie
Serves
3Cook
25 minsPrep
20 minsDifficulty
easyThe perfect weeknight dinner when you don’t feel like spending much time in the kitchen. It all comes together in a skillet on the stove then finishes in the oven! I love having meals like this in my weeknight dinner rotation so I can turn to them instead of ordering take out when I’m feeling a little lazy!
Ingredients
1 cup black beans
1 can rotel diced tomatoes
2 tbsp cumin
cheese of your choice
2.5 tbsp chilli powder
1/2 large onion thinly sliced
1/4 tsp cayenne
1 tsp garlic powder
2 bell peppers thinly sliced
1 zucchini thinly sliced
1 bag of frozen cauliflower rice or 1 package of instant rice
salt and pepper to taste
1 tsp oregano
1 pound of ground beef or turkey/chicken
2 garlic cloves
Instructions
Step 1
E iron skillet or oven safe pan, add a little oil and sauté the peppers and onion for 5 minutes then add in the garlic.
Step 2
Next move the veggies to one side of the pan and add the ground beef.
Step 3
Break up the meat using the back of the spatula and cook until browned.
Step 4
Add the spices and cook for another 2 minutes then add the black beans, cauliflower or regular rice, and diced tomatoes, stirring to combine.
Step 5
Let it simmer for 10 minutes to allow the rice to cook and flavours to blend together.
Step 6
Turn off the heat and sprinkle shredded cheese on top then transfer to the oven and bake at 400° for 5-10 minutes until cheese has melted.
Step 7
Serve with your fav toppings like cilantro, avocado, and pickled jalapeños