Easy Taco Skillet
No tortilla? No problem! With one pan and half an hour you're good to go.
Servings: 6
Calories: 365kcal
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- stove top
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs 93% lean ground beef
- ½ onion diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic diced
- 2 bell peppers diced
- 1 can green chiles 4 oz
- 1 can fire-roasted tomatoes 10 oz
- ½ cup rice
- 1 cup water
- 1 can black beans 15 oz
- ½ cup mexican cheese shredded
Seasonings
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon ground paprika
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Toppings
- cilantro
- avocado
- salsa
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil.
- Once oil is hot (shimmers), add the diced onion and garlic.
- After 2-3 minutes, add the ground beef, browning on all sides. Once beef is browned, add the seasonings.
- Add the green chiles, roasted tomatoes, and bell peppers. Stir together. Cook for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in rice and water. Bring to a boil. Once boiling, place a lid on the skillet and turn the heat down to low heat. Let the rice simmer for about 20 minutes.
- Stir in the black beans.
- Sprinkle cheese over the skillet. Add a lid and let the cheese melt, about 3 minutes.
- Serve topped with cilantro, avocado, and lime. Enjoy!
Notes
This recipe makes 6 servings. To portion, divide into 6ths; for a more exact portion measurement, divide total food weight (not including dish) by 6. To enter in MyFitnessPal, search "Jordo's World Easy Taco Skillet".
Nutrition
Calories: 365kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 13g