High Protein Beef Burrito Skillet

This high-protein beef burrito skillet combines lean ground beef, black beans, rice, salsa, cumin, and melted cheese in one quick stovetop meal.

Prep: 5 min · Cook: 20 min · Yield: 4 · Method: Stovetop

Ingredients

• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1 15-ounce can black beans
• 1 cup cooked white rice
• 1 cup salsa
• 1 cup shredded mexican-blend cheese
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Cooking instructions

1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper. Cook, breaking it into crumbles, until browned and the center reaches 160°F, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed. (about 10 min) — Medium-high heat; beef to 160°F
2. Stir in the black beans, cooked rice, salsa, and cumin. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is hot throughout and lightly bubbling, about 5 minutes. (about 5 min) — Medium heat
3. Spread the mixture evenly in the skillet and sprinkle the cheese over the top. Cover and cook over low heat until the cheese is fully melted, about 2 to 3 minutes. (about 3 min) — Low heat
4. Remove the lid and serve hot.