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Taco Skillet Dinner
This Taco Skillet Dinner is perfect for a busy weeknight since you make it in just one skillet. It is a family friendly, crowd pleaser and perfect for serving with a big bag of chips or over rice.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 385 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 2 lbs lean ground beef
- 3 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 3/4 cup sharp cheddar cheese divided into 1/2 cup and 1/4 cup
- 2 cups iceberg lettuce shredded
- 2 roma tomatoes 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!
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Notes
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for 3-4 days in the refrigerator or in the freezer for up to a month.
- Dietary Considerations:
- This recipe is naturally gluten free, low carb, and friendly for low carb and keto diets. Please check all packages of products bought to ensure compliance.
- Nutrition facts provided based on my best estimation for the recipe and may not be accurate depending on what brands you use or modifications you make to the recipe. I recommend using a nutrition calculator with the exact brands and measurements you use for the most accurate calculation.
- ©2019 Easy Family Recipes
Nutrition Information
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
(23%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1020IU
(20%)
Vitamin C
5.4mg
(6%)
Calcium
167mg
(17%)
Iron
4.6mg
(26%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 385
% 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.