Nothing gets our family to gather around a table faster than two things- tacos and cheese. Mention either one, and we’re ready for a feast! For us, quick, hearty, and secretly-packed-with-veggies meals are our go to options- and this Cheesy Taco Skillet is one that doesn’t disappoint!
I first got the idea for taco skillets from Melissa at Number 2 Pencil- she is the queen of one pot meals! Her One Pan Chicken Burrito Bowls kind of spurred on this take- because how good do these look?
My take has ground beef, peppers, onions, green onions- and we’re sneaking in some kale for an extra nutritional hit! This recipe is incredibly low carb- but you can also reduce the calories by using ground chicken or turkey meat, and using a skim cheese like mozzarella (though I am a proponent of full fat, gooey cheese!).
I left the baby kale mix I used unchopped so you can see it in the photos- but if you have picky eater kids, be sure to chop it up. They will never knew what hit them!
I like to serve this meal over a bed of lettuce or greens- like a Chipotle Burrito Bowl- but you can also add it over rice or dump it in a taco or burrito, too!
And if you like this cheesy taco skillet, you’ll LOVE this Cheesy Chicken Green Chile Taco Skillet!
One Pot Cheesy Taco Skillet
Author: Courtney O'Dell
Recipe type: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Prep time:
Cook time:
Total time:
Serves: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 2 bell peppers, diced
- 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilis
- taco seasoning
- 3 cups baby kale/spinach mixture (this sounds like a lot- it cooks down to a small amount)
- 1½ cup shredded cheddar and jack cheese
- green onions, to garnish
Instructions
- In a large pan, lightly brown ground beef and crumble well.
- Drain excess fat.
- Add onions and peppers, and cook until browned.
- Add canned tomatoes, taco seasoning, and any water needed for taco seasoning to evenly coat mixture (up to 1 tbsp- the liquid from the tomatoes will help)
- Add greens and let fully wilt.
- Mix well.
- Cover with shredded cheese and let cheese melt.
- When cheese is melted, serve over a bed of lettuce, rice, or in a taco or burrito!
Nutrition Information
Serving size: 1¼ cup taco meat and veg mixture
For other delicious, easy, and quick one pot dinner ideas, check out:
This amazingly creamy and delicious Sausage and Ravioli Skillet:
Quick and easy one pot risotto:
Lemon Chicken and Asparagus:
Tuscan Baked Fish:
One Pot Cheesy Taco Skillet
Author: Courtney O'Dell
Prep time:
Cook time:
Total time:
Serves: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 2 bell peppers, diced
- 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilis
- taco seasoning
- 3 cups baby kale/spinach mixture (this sounds like a lot- it cooks down to a small amount)
- 1½ cup shredded cheddar and jack cheese
- green onions, to garnish
Instructions
- In a large pan, lightly brown ground beef and crumble well.
- Drain excess fat.
- Add onions and peppers, and cook until browned.
- Add canned tomatoes, taco seasoning, and any water needed for taco seasoning to evenly coat mixture (up to 1 tbsp- the liquid from the tomatoes will help)
- Add greens and let fully wilt.
- Mix well.
- Cover with shredded cheese and let cheese melt.
- When cheese is melted, serve over a bed of lettuce, rice, or in a taco or burrito!
Nutrition Information
Serving size: 1¼ cup taco meat and veg mixture
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