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A delicious Beef Taco Skillet with melted cheese and seasoned ground beef, fresh from the oven in a cast iron pan.

Easy Beef Taco Skillet

A quick and easy beef taco skillet recipe perfect for busy weeknights. This one-pan meal is packed with flavor and is sure to become a family favorite.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Skillet
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can diced tomatoes, undrained 14.5 ounce
  • 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained 15 ounce
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 packet taco seasoning 1 ounce
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Optional Toppings
  • sour cream
  • salsa
  • chopped cilantro
  • avocado, diced

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Spoon

Method
 

  1. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat until browned. Drain off any excess grease.
  2. Add the chopped onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  4. Add the diced tomatoes (undrained), rinsed black beans, beef broth, and taco seasoning. Stir to combine.
  5. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Uncover and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
  7. Serve hot with your favorite toppings.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 6gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 15mg

Notes

This taco skillet is versatile. Feel free to add other vegetables like corn or bell peppers. You can also serve it over rice or with tortilla chips.

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