Name: Speedy Skillet BBQ Beef & Bean Bowls
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef (85% lean); 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed; 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce; 2 tbsp ketchup; 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce; 1 tbsp brown sugar; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1/2 tsp chili powder; 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 2 cups cooked white or brown rice (from leftover or microwaveable pouches); 1/4 cup sliced scallions (optional); 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (optional)

Speedy Skillet BBQ Beef & Bean Bowls

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This quick American-inspired skillet meal delivers bold, comforting flavors in under 20 minutes, perfect for a hot Massachusetts summer night. The savory-sweet BBQ-style beef and bean topping is deeply satisfying, thanks to pantry staples like tomato sauce, Worcestershire, and brown sugar, while black beans add extra protein and fiber. Serve over fluffy rice for a filling meal, finished with bright scallions and melty cheddar. It’s weeknight-friendly, crowd-pleasing, and infinitely customizable based on what you have on hand.

Ingredients

Instructions

Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high. Add ground beef and onion. Cook, breaking up meat, for 4-5 minutes until beef is browned and onion is soft.
Add minced garlic; cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Stir in black beans, tomato sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened and heated through.
Microwave rice according to package directions if not using leftovers.
To serve, spoon rice into bowls, top with beef & bean mixture. Sprinkle with scallions and cheddar cheese if desired.