Taco Skillet Dinner
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
385 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
Mexican
Taco Skillet Dinner
Description
This dish starts with lean ground beef browned until fully cooked and drained. The skillet is returned to medium heat to incorporate taco seasoning, tomato sauce, tomato paste, sour cream, and cream cheese, melting and mixing to form a creamy, saucy mixture. After it starts bubbling at the edges, shredded sharp cheddar cheese is stirred in for added flavor and richness.
The skillet dinner is removed from heat and garnished with shredded iceberg lettuce, diced roma tomatoes, and additional cheddar cheese. The lettuce provides a crisp freshness, balancing the creamy beef mixture. The combination of tomato elements with the cheeses yields a tangy, rich flavor that complements the spiced beef.
This meal is served warm, offering a one-pan convenient option. Leftovers keep well for several days refrigerated or can be frozen. Its composition suits low-carb and gluten-free dietary needs, making it adaptable for various meal plans.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs ground beef lean
- 3 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 3/4 cup cheddar cheese divided into 1/2 cup and 1/4 cup, sharp
- 2 cups iceberg lettuce shredded
- 2 roma tomato diced
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium high heat until it is no longer pink. Drain the grease from the skillet.
- Return the skillet to the stove over medium heat and stir in the taco seasoning, tomato sauce, tomato paste, sour cream, and cream cheese. Continue to stir until all of the cheese is melted and everything is well combined. Let cook until the edges of the mixture start to bubble. Turn the heat off and stir in 1/2 cup cheddar cheese.
- Remove from stove and top with shredded lettuce, tomatoes, and the remaining 1/4 cup cheddar cheese. Serve warm. Enjoy!
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days in the refrigerator or freeze for up to one month.
- This recipe is naturally gluten free and low carb; verify ingredient packages to confirm suitability for special diets.
- Nutrition information may vary; use a nutrition calculator to estimate values based on your specific ingredients.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 385 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 5oz meat with 3/4 cup toppings | |
| Calories | 385kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 38g | 76% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 139mg | 46% |
| Sodium | 628mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 813mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1020IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 5.4mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 167mg | 17% |
| Iron | 4.6mg | 26% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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