Yield: 6 servings

Beef Taco Skillet

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes

Taco night just got even easier! This one-pan Beef Taco Skillet is full of flavorful ground beef, Mexican cheese and colorful peppers. Garnish with your favorite taco toppings and dinner's ready--no tortillas necessary.

Ingredients

For the skillet

  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil (or olive oil)
  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 1 small red onion, chopped
  • 2 Tablespoons taco seasoning
  • ½ cup white rice
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 15 oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 4 oz. canned green chilies
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 2 large tomatoes, chopped (or 15 oz. can diced tomatoes)
  • 1 large red or yellow bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • ½ cup grated Mexican blend cheese

Optional garnishes:

  • Chopped green onion
  • Sliced avocado
  • Chopped cilantro
  • Lime wedges

Instructions

    1. Place a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon avocado oil.
    2. Add ground beef and red onion to the pan and cook until beef is browned and onions softened, about 5 mins.
    3. Add taco seasoning and stir until combined.
    4. Add uncooked white rice and beef broth. Stir to combine. Bring mixture to a simmer, cover and reduce heat to medium-low until broth is absorbed and rice is fully cooked, about 10-12 minutes.
    5. Add black beans, green chilies, corn, peppers, tomatoes, and green onion. Stir together, return heat to medium-high and cook for another 5 minutes.
    6. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
    7. Add cheese, cover for 5 minutes until melted.
    8. Remove cover and turn off heat. Garnish with chopped green onion, avocado slices, chopped cilantro and lime wedges if desired.

Notes

  • Swap out tomatoes for Rotel tomatoes for a spicier kick!
  • Keep it lower calorie and use ground turkey and cauliflower rice.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

6

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 467Total Fat: 24gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 76mgSodium: 860mgCarbohydrates: 35gFiber: 10gSugar: 4gProtein: 31g

*Nutrition facts are an estimate and not guaranteed to be accurate. Please see a registered dietitian for special diet advice.

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