Easy Skillet Tacos

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"Southern Living; My step-daughter made this the other night and we thought it was great."

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 17
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 3⁄4 cup water
• 1⁄2 cup salsa (I use about 2/3 cup, medium)
• 1 1⁄2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
• taco shell, warmed (or flour tortillas)

• Toppings

• shredded lettuce
• diced tomato
• salsa
• sour cream

directions

1. Cook ground beef in a large skillet over med-high heat, stirring until beef crumbles and is not longer pink; drain well.
2. Remove beef; wipe skillet with a paper towel.
3. Saute onion in hot oil in the same skillet over med-high heat.
4. Add in chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper; cook 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Stir in beans, tomato sauce, ¾ cup water, and salsa.
6. Mash beans in skillet with a fork, leaving some whole; add the beef back to the skillet.
7. Bring to a boil; decrease heat, and simmer, uncovered, 8-10 minutes or until liquid is reduced.
8. Top evenly with cheese and cilantro; cover, turn off heat, and let stand 5 minutes or until cheese melts.
9. Serve w/ taco shells or tortillas and desired toppings.

Reviews

[Karamia]

Yummy tacos! We wrapped them in flour tortillas. Made a great dinner and leftovers for lunch. Fast to make and filling! Thanks for the recipe!