Taco Skillet

This Taco Skillet Recipe makes dinner straightforward with seasoned meat, beans, and corn, loaded up with all your favorite taco toppings. Grab some chips and dig in!

author’s note

All the Taco Flavor, None of the Fuss!

I’ve shared a lot of taco recipes over the years, so it’s no surprise how much It is satisfying to them. But sometimes I want that same taco flavor faster, without cooking tortillas or building individual tacos for my kids.

That’s where this taco skillet recipe comes in. It’s such a fun dinner! I set the skillet in the middle of the table with toppings all around. Everyone scoops some onto their plate, adds toppings, and uses chips to dip. My kids actually like it more than regular tacos!

If you’re not into sharing from the skillet, here are a few other straightforward ways to enjoy it:

How To Serve This Taco Skillet Recipe:

• Lettuce or taco wraps: Spoon the filling into lettuce leaves or warm tortillas. Add cheese, sour cream, onions, cilantro—whatever you like.
• Burrito bowls: Add the filling on top of cilantro-lime rice or cauliflower rice. Pile on your favorite toppings.
• Taco salad: Start with chopped romaine, then add the filling and toppings. Drizzle with a dressing like Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette or Creamy Cilantro Dressing. Add crushed chips or tortilla strips for crunch.

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Taco Skillet Recipe Toppings

Once the meat and veggies are cooked in the skillet, all that’s left is picking a few of your favorite toppings.

• Chopped cherry tomatoes orpico de gallo
• Squeeze of fresh lime
• Large scoop of sour cream or Greek yogurt.
• Sliced avocado or guacamole
• Pickled red onions

chelsea’s recipe tip

My Top Tips!

• Go fire-roasted: Fire-roasted tomatoes, corn, and chiles add big flavor with no extra work on your end!
• Grate your own cheese: It melts better and keeps this taco skillet recipe from ending up greasy.
• Use a big skillet: A large pan gives everything space to cook evenly.
• check the seasoning and adjust: Before serving, give it a quick taste and add more salt, spice, or fresh herbs if needed.

Storage

Store taco skillet recipe leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3–4 days. Keep toppings separate. Reheat in a skillet or microwave until warmed through.

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Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup finely diced yellow onion (1 small onion)
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic (2 cloves)
• 1 batch taco seasoning (or 1 packet; see note 1)
• 1 pound lean ground beef (or turkey (93/7))
• 1 (14.5-ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
• 1 (4-ounce) can mild diced green chiles (drained, skippable)
• 1 (15-ounce) can black beans (drained and rinsed)
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 1-1/2 cups freshly shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions (skippable)
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro (skippable)
• Chips (for serving, see note 2)
• Toppings as desired (see note 3)

Method

1. Heat oil in a wide skillet over medium-a hot burner. Add the diced onion and cook for 3–5 minutes, until soft. mix in garlic and cook for 20–30 seconds.
2. Push onions to the sides of the skillet. Add ground meat to the center. Let sear then break it up with a wooden spoon and cook for 5–8 minutes until no longer pink, but not all the way cooked through. Drain excess liquid if needed.
3. mix in taco seasoning. Cook until the meat is fully browned. Add the undrained fire-roasted tomatoes and scrape the bottom of the pan. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until most of the liquid is absorbed.
4. Add frozen corn, black beans, and drained green chiles. Stir to warm through.
5. Reduce heat to low. Add the shredded cheese a handful at a time, stirring between each addition until melted and fully incorporated.
6. Remove from heat. Sprinkle with green onions and cilantro if using. check the seasoning and adjust seasonings. serve while it is hot with chips or your favorite toppings (see note 3).