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A sizzling skillet filled with ground beef, colorful vegetables, and savory spices, creating a mouthwatering aroma

Ground Beef 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
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
  • 2 cups tortilla chips crushed
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat, then drain the fat.
  2. Add the chili powder, cumin and garlic powder and stir for 30 seconds to coat the meat.
  3. Stir in the black beans and salsa and simmer 8 to 10 minutes.
  4. Sprinkle the cheddar over the top, cover and let it melt.
  5. Top with crushed tortilla chips just before serving.

Notes

Draining the fat keeps the dish from going greasy and helps the spices coat properly. Chili powder, cumin and garlic powder are the classic Tex-Mex trio, with the cumin giving the smoky backbone. Add the chips right before serving or they steam and go soggy. Swap in ground turkey or chicken and pepper jack for heat, or add corn or diced tomatoes to bulk it up.