Skillet Cheesy Beef Tacos are a simple, one-skillet dinner made with just a handful of pantry staples. With only eight main ingredients, this recipe is quick, flexible, and perfect for busy weeknights or when you want a satisfying meal with minimal cleanup.
Skillet Meals
Skillet meals are ideal when time is tight or you want to avoid extra dishes. This cheesy beef taco skillet uses pantry items like taco seasoning, diced tomatoes with green chilies, and black beans. Everything cooks in one oven-safe skillet, making preparation straightforward and cleanup easy.
The method is similar to making taco meat: brown the beef, season, then stir in tomatoes and beans. Finish with cheese and a quick broil so the top becomes melted and bubbly.
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Making a Cheesy Beef Taco Skillet
Start by browning ground beef in an oven-safe skillet or cast iron pan, then drain excess fat. Add a packet of taco seasoning (or about 2 tablespoons of a homemade blend) and the amount of water called for on the seasoning packet, stirring to combine.
Stir in a can of diced tomatoes with green chilies and a drained can of black beans. Mix in half of the shredded cheeses so they melt into the mixture, then let the skillet simmer for about five minutes to blend the flavors.
Top the mixture with the remaining shredded cheese and place the skillet under the broiler for 3–5 minutes, just until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Watch closely so the cheese browns without burning.
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Serving a Taco Skillet Meal
Serve the skillet straight from the pan for a rustic presentation. I like to slice flour tortillas into strips and place them alongside the skillet for scooping, but tortilla chips or whole tortillas work just as well.
Garnish with sliced green onions and offer sour cream, salsa, or additional toppings to suit tastes. This dish is versatile and pairs nicely with a simple salad or rice if you want more substance.
Ingredients in Skillet Cheesy Beef Tacos
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 pkg taco seasoning (or about 2 tablespoons homemade)
- 10 oz diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 15 oz black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup mild cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Mexican blend cheese, shredded
- 6 flour tortillas, cut into strips (or use tortilla chips)
- Green onions for garnish (optional)
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Skillet Cheesy Beef Tacos
Dana
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Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 pkg taco seasoning
- 10 oz diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 15 oz black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup mild cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Mexican blend cheese, shredded
- 6 flour tortillas, cut into strips
- Green onions, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Brown and drain the ground beef in an oven-safe skillet.
- Add the taco seasoning packet and the amount of water recommended on the packet; stir to combine.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes with green chilies.
- Add the black beans and mix well.
- Stir in half of the shredded cheese so it melts into the mixture.
- Allow the skillet to simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Top with the remaining cheese and place the skillet under the broiler for 3–5 minutes until the cheese is bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and serve with sliced tortillas or tortilla chips. Garnish with green onions if desired.
Nutrition
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Calories: 319 kcal
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Carbohydrates: 21.8 g
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Protein: 33.9 g
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Fat: 10.6 g
Nutritional information is an estimate and can vary depending on brands and portion sizes.
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