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30-Minute Beef Taco Skillet Recipe
Spice up dinner tonight with a twist on classic beef tacos. This Beef Taco Skillet is a quick and easy one-pot wonder that brings all the bold Mexican-inspired flavors of traditional tacos to your table in just 30 minutes!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp. oil avocado or olive, divided
- 1 lb. ground beef 85/15 or 90/10
- 1 small sweet onion thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper cut into 2-inch slices
- 3 cloves garlic finely minced
- ½-¾ cup water or broth
- 15-oz. can whole kernel corn rinsed and drained
- 15-oz. can black beans rinsed and drained
- 1 Tbsp. cumin
- 2 tsp. paprika
- 1 tsp. chili powder
- ¼ tsp. cayenne pepper optional
- 1 ¼ tsp. salt to taste
- ½ tsp. black pepper to taste
- 16-oz. jar salsa mild or medium
- 6 corn tortillas cut into 2x1-inch strips
- 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
For Serving:
- Cilantro finely chopped
- Sour cream
Instructions
- Add 1 tablespoon oil to a large skillet over medium heat along with the beef. Cook beef for 5-6 minutes, or until browned, crumbling it as you go. It’s ok if it’s not all of the way cooked through yet.1 Tbsp. oil, 1 lb. ground beef
- Push the beef to the side of the skillet and add the sliced onion and bell pepper. Saute for 3-4 minutes. Add garlic and continue cooking for 30 seconds, or until fragrant.1 small sweet onion, 1 red bell pepper, 3 cloves garlic
- Pour in ¼ cup of water to deglaze the skillet. Scrape the bottom to ensure no bits or pieces are stuck. Whisk together the cumin, paprika, chili powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Add the seasoning mix to the skillet along with the jar of salsa, drained corn, and drained beans. Pour in the remaining water and add the corn tortilla strips. Mix until all of the strips are well coated in the sauce.½-¾ cup water, 15-oz. can whole kernel corn, 15-oz. can black beans, 1 Tbsp. cumin, 2 tsp. paprika, 1 tsp. chili powder, ¼ tsp. cayenne pepper, 1 ¼ tsp. salt, ½ tsp. black pepper, 16-oz. jar salsa, 6 corn tortillas
- Cover the skillet with a lid, reduce heat to low, and cook for 12-15 minutes.
- Serve with shredded cheese, chopped cilantro, and sour cream. Enjoy!1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, Cilantro, Sour cream
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Nutrition
Calories: 577kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 956mg | Potassium: 700mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 2995IU | Vitamin C: 42mg | Calcium: 315mg | Iron: 6mg