Description
This One-Skillet Smoky Honey Chili Beef recipe is a flavorful and satisfying dish that combines sweet and smoky flavors with a hint of spice. Perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal, this hearty beef skillet is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
Spices and Flavorings:
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Liquids and Additions:
- ½ cup beef broth
- 1 cup canned diced tomatoes (drained)
- 1 cup canned black beans (drained and rinsed)
Seasonings:
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until soft. Stir in garlic. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add Flavors: Stir in smoked paprika, chili powder, cumin, cayenne, tomato paste. Add honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, beef broth, diced tomatoes, and black beans.
- Simmer: Simmer uncovered for 10–15 minutes until thickened. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley or cilantro. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For a milder dish, skip the cayenne and reduce chili powder.
- Serve over rice, in taco shells, or with crusty bread for a satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1¼ cups
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 630mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
