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Ground Beef Taco Skillet – Easy One-Pan Taco Dinner (20 Minutes)
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Ground 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.

Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Total Time
20 minutes
Servings
4
Rating
4.7/5

Ingredients

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1lbGround beef

80/20 lean

2tbspTaco seasoning
1can (15 oz)Black beans

drained and rinsed

1cupCorn kernels

frozen or canned

1can (14.5 oz)Diced tomatoes

drained

1cupShredded cheddar cheese
1smallOnion

diced

2clovesGarlic

minced

1tbspOlive oil
1/4cupBeef broth
1/2tspSalt
2tbspFresh cilantro

chopped

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Instructions

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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.

3 minutes
2

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.

7 minutes
3

Season and bloom spices

Stir in garlic and taco seasoning; cook 60 seconds to bloom spices—this intensifies flavor.

1 minute
4

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.

6 minutes
5

Finish with cheese

Reduce heat to low. Sprinkle shredded cheddar evenly. Cover for 1–2 minutes until melted. Garnish with cilantro.

2 minutes
6

Serve

Serve with warm tortillas, over rice, or with lettuce for taco bowls. Add toppings like sour cream, salsa, avocado, jalapeño, or lime.

1 minute

Nutrition Information

Per serving (4 servings total)

520
Calories
32g
Protein
35g
Carbs
28g
Fat
8g
Fiber
6g
Sugar
890mg
Sodium
85mg
Cholesterol