One-Pot Garlic-Lime Beef & Black Bean Skillet with Cilantro Rice
This quick and flavorful air-fryer beef skillet features juicy garlic-lime beef, hearty black beans, and vibrant cilantro rice—all ready in just 15 minutes for a satisfying, gluten-free meal. Perfect for busy weeknights, it delivers zesty flavors and wholesome nutrition.

- 1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced
- 1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 3 each garlic cloves, minced
- 1 each lime, juiced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
In a large air-fryer safe bowl or insert, toss sliced flank steak with olive oil, minced garlic, lime juice, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
⏱️ 1 minuteAdd black beans to the seasoned beef and stir to combine, spreading the mixture in an even layer.
Air-fry beef and bean mixture at 400°F for 6 minutes, shaking halfway through, until beef is browned and cooked through.
⏱️ 6 minutes 🌡️ 400°FMeanwhile, microwave the cooked rice for 1–2 minutes until hot. Stir in chopped cilantro.
⏱️ 2 minutesServe beef and black beans over cilantro rice, garnishing with extra cilantro and lime wedges if desired.
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Nutrition Information
Per serving. Values are approximate and may vary.
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