Fiesta Taco Skillet
Turn up the flavor with this sizzling Fiesta Taco Skillet, a quick and vibrant one-pan dinner that’s perfect for busy weeknights! Packed with seasoned ground beef, hearty black beans, sweet corn, and zesty diced tomatoes, this dish delivers a bold blend of Tex-Mex flavors in every bite. Topped with melty shredded cheddar cheese and optional fresh cilantro, it’s a colorful and family-friendly meal that comes together in just 35 minutes. Serve it straight from the skillet with dollops of sour cream or alongside tortilla chips, warm tortillas, or fluffy rice for a customizable taco-inspired feast. Healthy, hearty, and irresistibly easy, this recipe is your go-to for effortless weeknight cooking.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 large bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 cup water
- 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped (optional)
- 0.5 cup sour cream, for serving (optional)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess grease if necessary.
Add the diced onion and bell pepper to the skillet and sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
Sprinkle the taco seasoning over the mixture and toss to coat evenly.
Pour in the diced tomatoes (with their juices), black beans, and frozen corn. Stir to combine.
Add the water and stir again. Reduce the heat to medium-low and let the mixture simmer for 8-10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the mixture to thicken slightly.
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the skillet. Cover and let it cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove the skillet from the heat and garnish with chopped cilantro, if desired.
Serve warm with sour cream on the side, or pair with tortilla chips, warm tortillas, or a side of rice for a more filling meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
488 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.1 g | 40% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.4 g | 72% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 91 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 425 mg | 18% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 26.8 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.0 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.0 g | ||
| Protein | 27.2 g | 54% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 274 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 3.5 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 711 mg | 15% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
