The Easy Taco Skillet is a simple yet flavorful dinner thatās perfect for busy weeknights. This one-pan dish is full of delicious taco flavors, combining seasoned ground beef, vegetables, and your favorite taco toppings in just a few easy steps. Whether youāre craving a quick dinner or need a meal thatās both hearty and satisfying, this taco skillet has you covered.
To start, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks. Once the beef is fully cooked, drain any excess grease, then season the meat with taco seasoning (store-bought or homemade). Add a splash of water and let the flavors meld together as the mixture simmers for a few minutes.
Next, add chopped bell peppers, onions, and any other vegetables you like. You can even throw in some corn or black beans for added texture and flavor. Stir the vegetables into the beef mixture and cook until tender. The vegetables will absorb the taco seasoning, adding even more flavor to the dish.
Once everything is cooked through, sprinkle shredded cheese over the top of the skillet and cover with a lid to melt the cheese. This step takes just a couple of minutes. After the cheese has melted, your Easy Taco Skillet is ready to serve!
Serve the taco skillet with your favorite taco toppings like sour cream, salsa, chopped cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice. For a complete meal, pair it with rice, tortilla chips, or a side salad. This dish is versatile and can easily be customized to fit your preferences.
The Easy Taco Skillet is a quick, comforting, and crowd-pleasing meal thatās packed with flavor. Itās perfect for those nights when you want a tasty dinner without spending hours in the kitchen.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef lean
- 1 packet taco seasoning preferably low-sodium
- 1 cup salsa mild or medium
- 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar or Mexican blend
- 10 ounces tortilla chips crushed
- 1 can black beans rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup sour cream for serving
- 1 cup chopped tomatoes for topping
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Stir in the taco seasoning, salsa, and black beans. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the beef mixture and cover the skillet to let the cheese melt.
- Serve the taco skillet over crushed tortilla chips and top with sour cream, chopped tomatoes, and cilantro.
Nutrition
Does it really take only 5 mins to simmer? Seems off. Trying anyway.
I’m not much of a cook, but this was simple. Thanks for the recipe!
I don’t like cilantro so I skipped it. Still tasted great.
I dunno, not adding the cilantro seems like it could change the flavor too much? But if you liked it, that’s cool!
Cilantro is trash anyway, good move! Glad it still turned out yummy.
Quick and delicious! Perfect for a busy week. Will make again.
Totally agree! Itās so easy and tasty. My kids love it too!
Used chicken instead of beef and it was a disaster. Eww!
This was sooo good! My kids devoured it!
My husband loved it but I wasn’t too impressed myself.
It’s great that your husband enjoyed it! Everyone’s taste is different, I guess. You could try adding your favorite spices next time!
Easy? More like too easy!! Didnāt even break a sweat. š
Honestly a bit bland, I added some hot sauce. Might try again.
Taco night every night now! š
This recipe is too complicated!! Why can’t you just make regular tacos? Like, what is this?
I get that it seems complicated, but itās really just like making tacos in a pan! Takes the same stuff but all in one dish. Give it a try!
It was ok, but my kids didnāt like the beans. Next time I wonāt add them.
so yum. but too spicy for me š„µ maybe less salsa!!!
Just eat more cilantro. Thatāll cool it down for ya! š
I totally get that, spice can be rough! Maybe try using a mild salsa next time? š¶ļø
Taco Skillet? More like taco bliss! I added avocado and it was to die for!
I don’t understand why you would use ground beef. Can’t you use chicken? Seems healthier.
I guess you could use chicken, but it won’t taste the same. Ground beef is essential for that taco flavor!
Healthier? Maybe, but it’s tacos! Sometimes you gotta just enjoy the beef, ya know?
Easy to make and cleanup was a breeze! Also, who doesn’t love cheese? š§
This is a game changer for taco night! So easy and so good. My family loved it!