### Mexican Ground Beef Skillet Recipe

**Description:**
This Mexican Ground Beef Skillet is a hearty and flavorful one-pan meal that combines ground beef, black beans, corn, and spices, topped with melted cheese. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, it’s easy to customize and serve with your favorite sides.

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**Ingredients:**
– 1 pound ground beef
– 1 medium onion, diced
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 bell pepper (any color), diced
– 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
– 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained
– 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
– 2 tablespoons taco seasoning (store-bought or homemade)
– 1 teaspoon cumin
– Salt and pepper to taste
– 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
– Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
– Avocado slices (optional, for serving)
– Chips or tortillas (optional, for serving)

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**Instructions:**
1. **Prep Ingredients:** Gather all your ingredients to streamline the cooking process. Dice the onion and bell pepper into small pieces (about 1/4-inch cubes) and mince the garlic cloves. Rinse and drain the black beans and corn to remove excess sodium. Measure out the taco seasoning and cumin.

2. **Sauté Vegetables:** In a large skillet, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and bell pepper, sautéing for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.

3. **Cook Ground Beef:** Push the vegetables to the side and add the ground beef. Cook until browned and no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain any excess fat from the skillet.

4. **Season:** Sprinkle the taco seasoning and cumin over the beef and vegetables, stirring to combine. Pour in the diced tomatoes with green chilies, black beans, and corn. Stir and let simmer for 5-10 minutes.

5. **Taste and Adjust:** Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.

6. **Melt Cheese:** Sprinkle shredded cheese on top, cover with a lid, and let sit until melted and bubbly.

7. **Garnish and Serve:** Chop fresh cilantro for garnish. Once the cheese is melted, remove from heat and garnish with cilantro and avocado slices if desired. Serve hot, with tortilla chips or warm tortillas for scooping.

8. **Complete the Meal:** For a complete meal, serve with rice or a fresh salad. Add hot sauce or salsa for an extra kick.

9. **Store Leftovers:** Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat as needed.

10. **Customize:** Feel free to customize the dish by adding other vegetables like zucchini or mushrooms.

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**Notes:**
– Adjust the spice level by using mild or hot taco seasoning.
– This dish is versatile; you can add other ingredients like jalapeños or different types of beans.

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**Prep Time:** 15 minutes
**Cook Time:** 20 minutes
**Total Time:** 35 minutes
**Yield:** 4 servings