Easy Skillet Tacos Recipe

Photo: William Dickey
Active Time:
10 Mins
Total Time:
40 Mins
Yield:
Makes 4 to 6 servings
Southern Living

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.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1/2 cup salsa
  • 1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
  • Taco shells or flour tortillas, warmed
  • Toppings: shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, salsa, sour cream

How to Make It

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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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