Description
A quick and easy weeknight dinner! This One Pan Beef Taco Skillet is packed with flavor, features lean ground beef, beans, corn, and all your favorite taco seasonings, all cooked in a single skillet for minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 packet (1 ounce) taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup frozen corn (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
Instructions
- 1. Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up, until browned. Drain excess grease.
- 2. Add chopped onion and green bell pepper to the skillet. Cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- 3. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 4. Sprinkle taco seasoning over the mixture. Stir to coat.
- 5. Pour in water and scrape the bottom to loosen browned bits. Add undrained diced tomatoes, rinsed black beans, and optional corn.
- 6. Stir well and bring to a simmer.
- 7. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 8. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 9. Serve hot with your favorite taco toppings.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Reheat on the stovetop over medium-low heat or in the microwave, stirring occasionally. Add a little water or broth if the mixture seems dry when reheating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approximately 350-450 (will vary based on toppings and leanness of beef)
- Sugar: Approximately 5-8g
- Sodium: Will vary based on taco seasoning and canned goods
- Fat: Approximately 15-25g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 20-30g
- Fiber: Approximately 5-8g
- Protein: Approximately 25-30g