Description
This One-Skillet Smoky Honey Chili Beef is a hearty and flavorful dish that combines ground beef with smoky spices, sweet honey, and a touch of heat. Perfect for a quick and satisfying weeknight meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef, 85% lean
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 red bell pepper (diced)
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 (14.5 oz) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons honey
- ¼ cup beef broth or water
- Chopped fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Additional Ingredients:
Instructions
- Heat olive oil: In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil.
- Sauté onion and garlic: Add diced onion and sauté until soft, then stir in garlic.
- Cook beef: Add ground beef and cook until browned.
- Add spices and vegetables: Stir in bell pepper, chili powder, paprika, cumin, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Cook briefly.
- Combine remaining ingredients: Add black beans, tomatoes, tomato paste, honey, and broth. Simmer until thickened.
- Adjust seasoning and serve: Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Garnish with cilantro before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier version, increase the cayenne pepper or add diced jalapeños.
- This dish pairs well with rice, cornbread, or tortilla chips.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ¼ cups
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
