Elote-Style Corn & Black Bean Skillet
Street-corn flavor, one skillet.
$9.14 total
Ingredients & Cost Breakdown
| 3 cups corn (frozen or canned) | $4.84 |
| 1 can black beans | $1.09 |
| Mayo | $0.34 |
| 1/2 cup cotija or feta cheese | $1.03 |
| 1 lime | $0.30 |
| Chili powder | $0.11 |
| Cilantro | $0.23 |
| Refried beans, side | $1.20 |
| Total | $9.14 |
Shopping List
Exactly what to grab at the store — whole units, no guessing at "half an onion."
- 3 cups corn (frozen or canned)
- 1 can black beans
- Mayo
- 1/2 cup cotija or feta cheese
- 1 lime
- Chili powder
- Cilantro
- Refried beans, side
How to Make It
- Char corn in a dry, hot skillet 5–6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until spotted.
- Stir in black beans, heat through.
- Off heat, stir in mayo, cheese, lime juice, and chili powder.
- Top with cilantro.
- Serve with refried beans on the side.
No-Time-For-That Tip: Let the corn actually sit still in the pan — that's what gets the charred spots, not constant stirring.
Swap It: No cotija? Feta or shredded parmesan gets you a similar salty tang.
🍽️ Pairs well with Chilaquiles with Fried Eggs
