Shredded Beef with Beans
A hearty skillet dish of tender shredded beef and creamy beans simmered with onion. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or filling tacos.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 350
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked shredded beef
- 15 oz canned pinto beans
- 1 medium onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 sliced onion and cook until soft and golden, about 8 minutes.
- 2
Stir in 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 tsp ground cumin. Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 3
Add 2 cups shredded beef and 15 oz drained pinto beans. Stir to combine.
- 4
Season with 0.5 tsp salt and 0.25 tsp black pepper. Cook until heated through, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 5
Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve warm, optionally with tortillas or rice.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet
- knife
- cutting board
- wooden spoon
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