Fajita Skillet
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp avocado oil
- 1 pound ground meat <I used bison. Other ideas are ground turkey breast or 97% lean, 93% lean ground beef, veggie crumbles, or black beans.>
- 1/2 large onion, sliced thin
- 2 bell peppers, sliced thin
- 3 cups cooked brown rice <I put 1 cup brown rice + 1 1/2 cups broth in the instant pot for 20 minutes>
- 16 oz jar of your favorite salsa
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup white cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a large cast iron skillet <or an oven safe skillet>, heat 2 Tbsp avocado oil over medium/high heat. Add ground meat, breaking into pieces. Cook for about 3 minutes - it will not be cooked through yet.
- Add the onion and pepper strips to the meat. Cook for 5 - 7 minutes longer, or until the veggies are soft and meat is cooked through.
- Add cooked rice, salsa, and black beans. Stir well.
- Top with shredded cheese and place the entire skillet into the oven. Bake for 15 - 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbling at the sides.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly before serving. Top with avocado, sliced jalapenos, Greek yogurt or sour cream, or anything your heart desires!
Notes
Other Thoughts
- Make this recipe your own! Use whatever ground meat you prefer. I recommend sticking with 93% lean or leaner beef and turkey, or bison.
- You can easily make this vegan with veggie crumbles and dairy-free cheese.
- A lot of the flavor in this comes from the salsa - so pick a deliciously flavored salsa for the best results. I used Aldi's 4 Pepper Mild salsa and it's my favorite!
- Save leftover rice for this recipe or even buy precooked, frozen brown rice to make this even more quickly.