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This is a large black skillet filled with quinoa, corn, black beans, and ground beef. It's topped with a lyer of melted yellow cheese. There's cilantro and avocado on the very top.
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5 from 8 votes

Cheesy Mexican Quinoa Skillet

A delicious Mexican quinoa recipe for your next fiesta! This Cheesy Mexican Quinoa Skillet is easy, nutritious, made in a single skillet, and totally perfect for meal prepping!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: mexican quinoa, mexican quinoa skillet, quinoa
Servings: 6
Calories: 461kcal
Author: Jordan Smith

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs ground beef 93% lean raw
  • 1 cup quinoa uncooked (176 grams)
  • 2 bell peppers diced (400 grams)
  • 1 onion diced (100 grams)
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 3 cloves garlic minced 1 tablespoon (15 grams)
  • 1 can corn (15 oz)
  • 1 can black beans (15 oz)
  • 1 can fire roasted tomatoes 15 oz
  • 1 can red enchilada sauce (10 oz)
  • ½ cup mexican cheese shredded (56 grams)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Optional: cilantro greek yogurt, jalapeno, avocado

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Once hot, add garlic and onion. Cook for 3-5 mins.
  • Add meat and brown on all sides before breaking up, about 10-12 mins.
  • Add salt, pepper, chili powder, and paprika. Stir.
  • Add tomatoes, enchilada sauce, broth and quinoa.
  • Bring to a boil, then cut heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 30 minutes.
  • Uncover, stir and scrape quinoa off the sides of the skillet. Stir in peppers, corn and beans. Let simmer for 5 more minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add cheese and cover. Let sit for another 5 minutes.
  • Top with cilantro.

Nutrition

Calories: 461kcal | Carbohydrates: 49.4g | Protein: 35.4g | Fat: 13.7g | Cholesterol: 76.3mg | Fiber: 10.6g | Sugar: 7.6g | Vitamin A: 27.5IU | Vitamin C: 103.6mg | Calcium: 23.7mg | Iron: 23.7mg