15-Minute Taco Skillet
Taco night without the assembly line. This one-pan taco skillet has everything — seasoned beef, black beans, corn, tomatoes, and melted cheese — all in one skillet. Scoop it into tortillas, over rice, or eat it straight from the pan with chips. No judgment here.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- One pan, 15 minutes, feeds the whole family
- All the taco flavors without individual assembly
- Kids love it — it’s basically nachos in a skillet
- Versatile: serve in tortillas, over rice, or with chips
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15-Minute Taco Skillet
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey)
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or 2 tablespoons homemade)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained
- 1 cup corn (frozen is fine)
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
- Toppings: sour cream, avocado, cilantro, lime wedges
- Tortillas, rice, or chips for serving
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spatula, until browned — about 5-6 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
- Add taco seasoning and 1/4 cup water. Stir until the meat is evenly coated.
- Add black beans, corn, and salsa. Stir to combine and let simmer for 3-4 minutes.
- Sprinkle cheese over the top, cover the skillet, and let it melt for 2 minutes.
- Remove the lid and top with sour cream, diced avocado, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime. Serve with tortillas, rice, or tortilla chips.
Recipe Tips
- Make your own taco seasoning: 1 tbsp chili powder, 1 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp onion powder, 1/4 tsp cayenne, salt.
- Use ground turkey for a leaner option — the seasoning carries the flavor.
- Leftovers make amazing quesadilla filling the next day.
- For a low-carb version, serve over cauliflower rice or in lettuce cups.
Calories: 420 | Protein: 30g | Fat: 22g | Carbs: 28g
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Nutritional information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients used.
