Easy Skillet Tacos Recipe

Name: Easy Skillet Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 1 small onion, chopped; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained; 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce; 3/4 cup water; 1/2 cup salsa; 1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded Cheddar cheese; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro; Taco shells or flour tortillas, warmed; Toppings: shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, salsa, sour cream

Servings: persons

1 pound ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
3/4 cup water
1/2 cup salsa
1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded Cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
Taco shells or flour tortillas, warmed
Toppings: shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, salsa, sour cream

1
Cook ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring until beef crumbles and is no longer pink. Drain well. Remove beef; wipe skillet with a paper towel.
2
Saute onion in hot oil in same skillet over medium-high heat. Add chili powder, cumin, salt, and beef. Cook 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in beans, tomato sauce, 3/4 cup water, and salsa. Mash pinto beans in skillet with fork, leaving some beans whole. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 8 to 10 minutes or until liquid is reduced.
3
Top evenly with cheese and cilantro. Cover, turn off heat, and let stand 5 minutes or until cheese melts. Serve with taco shells or tortillas and desired toppings.
4
Top these tacos with avocado, pico de gallo, cilantro, sour cream, cheese, or any topping of your choosing! Enjoy!

520

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound ground beef, 1 small onion, chopped, 1 teaspoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon chili powder, and more.

Yes, Easy Skillet Tacos falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Easy Skillet Tacos

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