Easy Skillet Tacos Recipe

Tacos are a go-to weeknight meal and this skillet recipe is quick, easy, and will save you from the sodium found in packaged taco seasoning. Serve with a variety of toppings and let each member of the family build their own tacos.

By Southern Living Editors

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Credit: Photo: William Dickey

Recipe Summary

total:
40 mins
active:
10 mins
Yield:
Makes 4 to 6 servings
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Ingredients

Directions

  • Cook ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring until beef crumbles and is no longer pink. Drain well. Remove beef; wipe skillet with a paper towel.

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  • Sauté onion in hot oil in same skillet over medium-high heat. Add chili powder, cumin, salt, and beef. Cook 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in beans, tomato sauce, 3/4 cup water, and salsa. Mash pinto beans in skillet with fork, leaving some beans whole. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 8 to 10 minutes or until liquid is reduced.

  • Top evenly with cheese and cilantro. Cover, turn off heat, and let stand 5 minutes or until cheese melts. Serve with taco shells or tortillas and desired toppings.

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