Taco in a Pan
Transform your taco night with this one-pan wonder: Taco in a Pan! This quick and easy skillet recipe combines seasoned ground beef (or turkey), diced tomatoes with green chilies, black beans, and sweet corn, all simmered together and topped with melted cheddar cheese for an irresistible, flavor-packed meal. Perfectly customizable, it’s ideal for busy weeknights and fun family dinners. Serve the savory mixture with warm flour tortillas and your favorite toppings like creamy sour cream or crisp shredded lettuce for a crowd-pleasing, mess-free taco experience. Ready in just 30 minutes and loaded with bold Tex-Mex flavors, Taco in a Pan is a must-try recipe that will keep everyone coming back for seconds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef (or ground turkey)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies (e.g., Rotel), undrained
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup frozen corn kernels
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
- 6 flour tortillas (for serving)
- 0.5 cup sour cream (optional)
- 1 cup shredded lettuce (optional)
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and diced onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the beef is browned and the onion is softened, about 8-10 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Stir in the taco seasoning and mix well to coat the meat evenly.
Add the canned diced tomatoes with green chilies, black beans, and corn to the skillet. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer. Let it cook for 5-7 minutes until the mixture is heated through and slightly thickened.
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the mixture. Cover the skillet with a lid or foil and let it cook for 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted.
Remove the skillet from the heat and garnish with chopped cilantro, if desired.
Serve the taco mixture with warm flour tortillas on the side. Optionally, top with sour cream, shredded lettuce, or other favorite taco toppings.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3357 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 175.2 g | 225% | |
| Saturated Fat | 79.2 g | 396% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 544 mg | 181% | |
| Sodium | 5875 mg | 255% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 282.9 g | 103% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 40.5 g | 145% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.6 g | ||
| Protein | 166.8 g | 334% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1496 mg | 115% | |
| Iron | 29.0 mg | 161% | |
| Potassium | 3543 mg | 75% | |
*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.
