Ground Beef Taco Skillet
This easy ground beef taco skillet comes together in one-pan in 25-minutes with a quick spice blend, black beans, corn, and melty cheddar on top!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 small yellow onion, small diced
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup chunky-style salsa (mild, medium, or hot)
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup frozen or canned corn, drained and rinsed or thawed
To Add at the End
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Cook the Beef and Onion: Heat a large, lidded skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil, ground beef, onion and ¼ teaspoon of the salt. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes, breaking the beef into small crumbles, until no pink remains and the onion is soft and cooked through. Drain any excess fat.
- Season: Add the chili powder, granulated garlic, onion powder, cumin, smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon of salt, and pepper. Stir to coat the beef evenly and cook for 1 minute until the spices are fragrant.
- Add the Salsa, Beans, and Corn: Add the salsa and stir to combine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Add the black beans and corn and stir to distribute evenly. Bring to a very low simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes until everything is heated through and the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Add the lime juice and stir to combine.
- Melt the Cheese: Sprinkle the evenly over the top. Cover the skillet with a lid and cook on low heat for 2-3 minutes until the cheese is fully melted.
- Serve: Add any toppings you like and serve.
Notes
- Use your favorite salsa here, the flavor of the salsa directly impacts the flavor of the skillet, so a good jarred salsa makes a big difference. Mild, medium, or hot all work depending on your heat preference.
- For Serving: sour cream, sliced avocado or guacamole, fresh cilantro, chopped, tortilla chips
Nutrition
Serving: 1 (of 4) | Calories: 494kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 99mg | Sodium: 734mg | Potassium: 1121mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 980IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 272mg | Iron: 6mg
