Name: Mexican Bean Skillet
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 Servings
Cuisine: Mexican

Jule’s Menu Verified

February 15, 2026

This Mexican bean dish is a delicious one-pot recipe that's ready in about 30 minutes. Serve the quick bean stew with fresh bread, tortillas, or nachos, and your choice of toppings, such as cheese, sour cream, avocado, and fresh herbs.

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Mexican Bean Skillet

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WarningMilk and 4 other allergens identified

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Instructions

Peel and finely dice the onion. Peel and thinly slice the garlic.

Heat oil in a large pan and sauté the garlic and onions with a little salt until translucent. Once the onions are translucent, add the paprika, sugar, and tomato paste and sauté for another minute.

Deglaze the pan with diced tomatoes and beans (including the liquid from the can). Stir well to loosen the browned bits from the bottom.

Cook the beans uncovered for 10 to 20 minutes, until the bean mixture has thickened and become creamy. Stir frequently to prevent the beans from burning.

Season the beans with lime juice, salt, pepper and chili flakes, and serve with toppings and side dishes as desired.

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Jule’s Menu

Hi, I’m Julia, and I’m the recipe developer, photographer, and author behind Jules’ Menu. I’ve spent the last eight years perfecting healthy everyday recipes so they strike the perfect balance between healthy and nourishing, simple and practical, and gourmet-level delicious.