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A close-up of a beef taco skillet with layers of seasoned ground beef, black beans, corn, and melted cheese.

Easy Beef Taco Skillet

A quick and easy one-pan meal perfect for busy weeknights. This beef taco skillet is packed with flavor and is a family favorite.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Taco Skillet
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can diced tomatoes 14.5 ounce, undrained
  • 1 can black beans 15 ounce, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can corn 15 ounce, drained
  • 1 packet taco seasoning 1 ounce
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Optional Toppings
  • sour cream
  • salsa
  • chopped cilantro
  • avocado diced

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat. Drain off any excess grease.
  2. Add the chopped onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  4. Add the undrained diced tomatoes, rinsed black beans, drained corn, taco seasoning, and water to the skillet. Stir to combine.
  5. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Uncover and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
  7. Serve hot with your favorite toppings.

Notes

This taco skillet is versatile. Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or jalapeños. Serve with tortilla chips or over rice for a complete meal.

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