One-Pot Chili-Lime Beef & Corn Skillet with Cilantro Rice (20-Minute Recipe)

This vibrant vegetarian skillet uses plant-based beef for a quick, zesty, and protein-packed meal. Baked together with corn and served over fragrant cilantro rice, it's a flavorful dinner ready in just 20 minutes.

⏱️ 18 minutes
👥 4 servings
🔥 370 calories
One-Pot Chili-Lime Beef & Corn Skillet with Cilantro Rice (20-Minute Recipe)
Ingredients
  • 12 oz plant-based ground beef
  • 1 cup frozen corn kernels
  • 2 cups cooked white rice
  • 1 whole lime
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
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Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 400°F. In a large ovenproof skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add plant-based ground beef, breaking it up with a spatula, and cook for 2 minutes.

⏱️ 2 minutes 🌡️ 400°F
2

Add corn, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir well and cook for another 2 minutes.

⏱️ 2 minutes
3

Squeeze juice from half the lime over the mixture, stir, then transfer skillet to oven. Bake for 8 minutes until sizzling and heated through.

⏱️ 8 minutes 🌡️ 400°F
4

While skillet bakes, toss cooked rice with chopped cilantro and remaining lime juice.

⏱️ 2 minutes
5

Serve chili-lime beef and corn mixture over cilantro rice. Top with extra cilantro if desired.

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Nutrition Information

370
Calories
22g
Protein
42g
Carbs
11g
Fat

Per serving. Values are approximate and may vary.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes! Ensure your plant-based beef is vegan and check that all other ingredients are dairy-free.

Absolutely, just cut the kernels off the cob and use equal amounts.

Any ground-style plant-based beef works well, such as Beyond, Impossible, or store brands.

Yes, you can prepare both the skillet mixture and cilantro rice ahead and reheat for quick meals.

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