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Discover Delicious Recipes For YouGround Beef Taco Skillet – Easy One-Pan Taco Dinner (20 Minutes)
Quick, family-friendly one-pan taco skillet made with seasoned ground beef, black beans, corn, and melty cheese. Perfect for Taco Tuesday, busy weeknights, or a budget-friendly dinner kids love. Ready in 20 minutes—serve with tortillas or over rice.
Ingredients
80/20 lean
drained and rinsed
frozen or canned
drained
diced
minced
chopped
Cooking InstructionsInstructions
Preheat and prep
Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Dice onion and mince garlic. Drain and rinse black beans. Measure taco seasoning and shred cheese.
Brown the beef
Add olive oil, then ground beef and onion. Cook 6–7 minutes, breaking up meat with a spatula, until browned and no longer pink. Drain excess fat if needed.
Season and bloom spices
Stir in garlic and taco seasoning; cook 60 seconds to bloom spices—this intensifies flavor.
Add beans, corn, tomatoes, broth
Add black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, and beef broth. Bring to a simmer and cook 5–6 minutes until slightly thickened and glossy.
Finish with cheese
Reduce heat to low. Sprinkle shredded cheddar evenly. Cover for 1–2 minutes until melted. Garnish with cilantro.
Serve
Serve with warm tortillas, over rice, or with lettuce for taco bowls. Add toppings like sour cream, salsa, avocado, jalapeño, or lime.
Nutrition Information
Per serving (4 servings total)
Cooking Tips
- Drain excess fat after browning beef for a lighter skillet.
- Bloom taco seasoning for 60 seconds to deepen flavor.
- Use 93% lean turkey with 1 tbsp oil as a lighter swap.
- Make it spicier with diced jalapeño or cayenne.
- Serve with tortillas, rice, or as lettuce bowls with toppings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use turkey instead of ground beef?
Yes. Use 93% lean ground turkey and add 1 tablespoon of oil to prevent dryness.
How do I make it spicier?
Add diced jalapeño, extra chili powder, or a pinch of cayenne. Top with hot salsa.
Best way to serve the taco skillet?
Serve with tortillas, over rice, or as lettuce taco bowls with sour cream, avocado, salsa, and lime.