Quick Pork Mince and Black Bean Skillet with Tomatoes
A flavorful 15-minute skillet dish combining seasoned pork mince, fiber-rich black beans, and juicy tomatoes. Cooked in one pan for minimal fuss and maximum nutritional support.
Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Becky + Lila
Becky created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Comfortably satisfied
Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Setup
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Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Prep Ahead: Keep canned black beans and pre-diced onions ready in your fridge for an effortless 10-minute weeknight dinner.
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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 2Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
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Instructions
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Next: Heat olive oil in a large skillet…
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet…
Heat olive oil in a large skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat for 1 minute until warm and shimmering.
Look for: warm and shimmering
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Add diced red onion to the pan
Add diced red onion to the pan. Saute for 3 to 4 minutes until the onion softens and becomes translucent.
Look for: the onion softens and becomes translucent
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Add pork mince to the skillet
Add pork mince to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned through with no pink remaining.
Look for: browned through with no pink remaining
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Stir in taco seasoning
Stir in taco seasoning, chopped cherry tomatoes, and rinsed canned black beans. Cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes until the beans are heated through and the tomatoes release their juices.
Look for: the beans are heated through and the tomatoes release their juices
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Remove the pan from heat and gently…
Remove the pan from heat and gently fold in fresh baby spinach. Let rest for 1 minute so the spinach wilts softly from the residual heat.
Allow: 1 minute
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Serve warm directly from the pan
Serve warm directly from the pan. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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