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Easy Taco Skillet: An Amazing Ultimate Recipe for Busy Nights


  • Author: Clara Walker
  • Total Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

– 1 pound ground beef (or your preferred protein)
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 1 small onion, diced
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 bell pepper, diced (any color)
– 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
– 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained
– 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
– 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
– 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
– Avocado slices (for serving)
– Sour cream (optional, for serving)


Instructions

Making Easy Taco Skillet is simple and straightforward. Follow these easy-to-follow steps for a tasty meal:

1. Heat the Skillet: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
2. Brown the Meat: Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula as it cooks. Drain excess fat if necessary.
3. Sauté Aromatics: Add the diced onions and minced garlic to the skillet, cooking for 2-3 minutes until the onion becomes translucent.
4. Mix in Vegetables: Stir in the diced bell pepper, cooking for another 2-3 minutes until slightly tender.
5. Combine Beans and Corn: Add the kidney beans and corn to the skillet, mixing well to combine all ingredients.
6. Add Tomatoes and Seasoning: Pour in the diced tomatoes and sprinkle taco seasoning over the mixture. Stir everything together and let simmer for 5-7 minutes.
7. Melt Cheese: Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top and cover the skillet for a couple of minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
8. Season to Taste: Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as preferred.
9. Serve: Remove from heat and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

These steps will guide you perfectly in creating this incredible dish in no time!

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4
  • Calories: 500 kcal
  • Fat: 20g
  • Protein: 30g