When you are needing dinner fast, one pot dishes are always winners. This One Pot Cheesy Taco Skillet recipe comes together in just 30 minutes. It’s loaded with ground beef, black beans and a layer of melted cheese, making this taco skillet a satisfying dish that is always a hit with the family.
I love quick and easy recipes like this taco skillet. Anytime I can add a simple ground beef recipe to my recipe repertoire, I jump on it. When we are talking taco flavored anything, I know it will be a hit with my family.
We often serve this one pot cheesy taco skillet with fresh tortillas and sliced avocado or over tortilla chips for a quick taco salad.
Why You Will Love This One Pot Cheesy Taco Skillet
This taco skillet if perfect for a quick lunch or dinner any day of the week. Ready in just 30 minutes and packed full of protein, this dish will satisfy your hunger and help fuel you through the rest of your day.
This taco skillet is also meal prep friendly and easily customizable.
You do not need a ton of ingredients to make this One Pot Cheesy Taco Skillet. Which is one of my favorite things about this recipe, aside from be prepared in one pot. It is nice to only have to use a handful of ingredients to make a nutritious meal.
Ingredients for One Pot Cheesy Taco Skillet
With only a handful of ingredients, you can serve up a delicious skillet meal that your family will love.
- Ground Beef – Lean ground beef is perfect for this taco skillet recipe. You can also substitute the ground beef with ground chicken or turkey.
- Onions – Yellow (or white) onions are used in the main part of the dish for flavor. Green onions are used as garnish, which is optional.
- Garlic – Freshly minced garlic for flavor.
- Tomato Paste – Adds a lovely rich tomato flavor to the dish.
- Canned Rotel – One can of rotel is needed for this recipe. The rotel can be substituted with diced tomatoes if needed.
- Black Beans – 2 14-ounce cans are needed for this recipe. If using dry beans that you prepare yourself use 1 to 1 1/2 cups of dried beans.
- Cheese – Use your favorite taco cheese. I like using cheddar cheese, but colby jack or taco blends can be used.
- Seasonings – I use a combination of salt, pepper, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, chili powder, chipotle powder and dried oregano. Premade taco seasoning can also be used.
Tips for Serving
- Serve in a bowl with avocado, lettuce and tomato for a protein packed taco bowl.
- Tortilla chips turn this delicious taco skillet into a fantastic taco salad.
- Serve with warmed flour tortillas to make a taco or burrito.
- This taco skillet is perfect for filling quesadillas and enchiladas.
- Serve over a bed of white rice or Spanish rice.
How to Make One Pot Cheesy Taco Skillet
1. First sauté the ground beef and onions until the meat is fully cooked and the onions are tender. Now stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds. Strain off the fat and return to the skillet.
2. Stir in the tomato paste and seasonings and cook for 1-2 minutes. Just until the tomato paste is fully incorporated.
3. Add in the rotel and black beans. Stir well to combine.
4. Sprinkle over the shredded cheese and pop in the oven for 3-4 minutes.
5. Garnish with green onions and cilantro and serve. Enjoy!
How to Store One Pot Cheesy Taco Skillet
Store leftovers or in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 7 days. Leftovers can also be frozen in an airtight container or freezer bag for up to 3 months.
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Topping Ideas
This One Pot Cheesy Taco Skillet is perfect for your favorite taco toppings. Here are a few topping ideas:
Diced Avocado and guacamole are wonderful toppings.
Diced tomatoes and shredded lettuce are great when turning this taco skillet into a taco bowl or taco salad.
Sour cream is great for adding a rich creaminess to this taco skillet dish.
Top this taco skillet with your favorite hot sauce!
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One Pot Cheesy Taco Skillet
This One Pot Cheesy Taco Skillet recipe comes together in just 30 minutes. It's loaded with ground beef, black beans and a layer of melted cheese, making this taco skillet a satisfying dish that is always a hit with the family.
Ingredients
Instructions
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In a large skillet over medium heat combine the ground beef and diced onions. Sauté until the beef is fully cooked and the onions are tender.
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Add the minced garlic to the skillet and continue cooking for 30 seconds. Remove from the heat and strain off the fat.
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Return the meat back to the skillet and place over medium low heat. Combine the tomato paste and all of the seasonings with the meat. Cook just until the tomato paste is fully incorporated. Turn the heat off.
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Turn the oven to broil. Add the rotel and black beans to the skillet, stirring well to combine.
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Sprinkle the cheese over the mixture and place in the oven for 3-4 minutes to melt the cheese.
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Garnish with sliced green onions and chopped cilantro. Enjoy!
I have been looking for a new variation on a taco recipe – this looks wonderful and I cant wait to try it!
I made this taco skillet for dinner last night and it was fantastic! Easy to make and super cheesy and delicious!
Glad to hear you liked it!
Cheesy makes this winner! Love a skillet recipe.
Thank you!
Outstanding recipe, Thank you so much! tasted so much good!
Thank you! So glad you liked it!
Lovely! Easy meals like this make my day, and love anything in a skillet. Can’t wait to try this out!
Yes, skillet meals are life savers. I hope you like it!
This was fantastic for taco Tuesday! Our kids gathered round the cast iron skillet and dipped tortilla chips into it. It was perfect and everyone was happy! Thank you!
So happy your family liked this recipe!