Easy Skillet Tacos

Name: Easy Skillet Tacos
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

18 ingredients

9 steps

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, 3/4 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.