Description
This easy ground beef taco skillet is a quick dinner option full of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef (80/20)
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (red or green)
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes with juices
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
- Sauté onions and bell peppers until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Add minced garlic; cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in ground beef, breaking it apart, and cook until browned.
- Sprinkle in taco seasoning, salt, and pepper; mix well.
- Add diced tomatoes; stir to combine and garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.
Notes
- You can substitute the ground beef with ground turkey for a leaner option.
- Serve with tortillas or over rice for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg