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A sizzling skillet filled with cheesy taco ground beef, topped with colorful vegetables and bubbling cheese

Cheesy Taco Skillet

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • 1 14.5-ounce can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat and drain the fat.
  2. Add the onion and cook until softened.
  3. Stir in the taco seasoning and the canned tomatoes and simmer 8 to 10 minutes.
  4. Sprinkle the cheddar over the top, cover the skillet and let the steam melt the cheese evenly.
  5. Finish with chopped cilantro before serving.

Notes

Draining the fat prevents grease and keeps the seasoning from being diluted. Packet taco seasoning is convenient but high in sodium - a homemade blend of chili powder, cumin, garlic powder and oregano gives you more control. Covering the skillet melts the cheese more evenly than broiling. Swap in ground turkey or a plant-based protein, pepper jack for heat, or add black beans or corn to stretch it.