Cheesy Beef Taco Skillet
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
341 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Cheesy Beef Taco Skillet
Description
The Cheesy Beef Taco Skillet begins by browning lean ground beef and mixing it with diced yellow onions and bell peppers until they soften and brown slightly. Canned diced tomatoes with green chilis are added with taco seasoning to infuse the mixture with a mildly spicy, tangy flavor. Shredded zucchini is included to add moisture and texture without overwhelming the dish.
Baby kale and spinach are stirred in last, wilting down significantly and boosting the skillet's nutritional profile without excess bulk. The skillet is then topped with a blend of cheddar and jack cheese, which melts over the hot mixture to produce a creamy, rich texture. Fresh green onions add a mild pungency and color upon serving.
This dish can be enjoyed on its own or spooned over a bed of lettuce or rice, or wrapped inside tortillas as tacos or burritos, offering versatile serving options without complicating the preparation. No additional notes were provided, but the recipe highlights a balanced combination of vegetables, greens, and cheese for a filling meal.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef lean
- 1 yellow onion diced, large
- 2 bell pepper diced
- 1 diced tomatoes with green chilis canned
- 1 zucchini shredded, large
- taco seasoning
- 3 cups baby kale this sounds like a lot- it cooks down to a small amount, mixture
- 3 cups spinach this sounds like a lot- it cooks down to a small amount, mixture
- 1 ½ cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 ½ cup jack cheese shredded
- green onions to garnish
Instructions
- In a large pan, lightly brown ground beef and crumble well.
- Drain excess fat.
- Add onions and peppers, and cook until browned.
- Add canned tomatoes, taco seasoning, and any water needed for taco seasoning to evenly coat mixture (up to 1 tbsp- the liquid from the tomatoes will help)
- Add greens and let fully wilt.
- Mix well.
- Cover with shredded cheese and let cheese melt.
- When cheese is melted, serve over a bed of lettuce, rice, or in a taco or burrito!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 341 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 341kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8g | 47% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 100mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 626mg | 26% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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