Easy Taco Skillet Recipe
A fast, flavor-packed 30-minute weeknight dinner made in one pan! Seasoned ground beef, black beans, and zesty Rotel topped with melted cheddar cheese.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds ground beef
- ½ cup onion small diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon chipotle powder or cayenne powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 10 ounces rotel
- 2 (15-oz.) cans black beans drained and rinsed
- 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
- cilantro for garnish
I always use Kosher salt in my kitchen! If using table salt, start with half the amount and adjust to taste, as it is much "saltier" by volume.
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and diced onions, cooking until the meat is browned and onions are tender (about 6-8 minutes). Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Drain off any excess grease, return the skillet to medium-low heat, and stir in the tomato paste until fully incorporated into the beef.
- Stir in the drained black beans, canned Rotel, and taco seasoning. Mix well until everything is evenly combined and heated through (about 3-4 minutes).
- Turn off the stovetop heat and sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
- Place under the oven broiler on high for 3 to 4 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Garnish with chopped cilantro if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 1409kcalCarbohydrates: 176gProtein: 92gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 118mgSodium: 1162mgPotassium: 3081mgFiber: 63gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1022IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 516mgIron: 19mg
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