Description
A hearty one-pan meal with seasoned ground beef, sweet corn, creamy ranch seasoning, and gooey melted cheddar cheese.
Ingredients
- Ground beef
- Corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- Ranch seasoning mix
- Cheddar cheese, shredded
- Onion, chopped
- Garlic, minced
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- Optional garnish: chopped green onions or parsley
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and garlic, sautéing until fragrant and golden.
- Stir in the ground beef, cooking until fully browned and breaking it up as it cooks.
- Drain any excess fat, then sprinkle the ranch seasoning over the beef, stirring to coat evenly.
- Mix in the corn and combine well.
- Reduce heat to low, sprinkle shredded cheddar on top, and cover the skillet to melt the cheese.
- Once melted and bubbly, remove from heat and garnish with green onions or parsley.
Notes
- Can substitute ground beef with ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
- Adding black beans or diced tomatoes increases volume and flavor.
- For a spicy twist, add chopped jalapeños or use pepper jack cheese.
- Can be served in tortillas as a taco filling.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Reheat gently to prevent cheese from becoming rubbery.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
