If so, I’ve got your dinner covered. Looking to entertain with minimum time cooking? If so, I’ve got you covered. Taco Skillet!! They won’t stop scooping it. Your child won’t eat veggies? If so, I got you covered. This one disguises tons of veggie power for your little ones. This cheesy gooey skillet is versatile and you can serve it with endless options and variations. It’s one meal fit for any time of the day, from breakfast to lunch to dinner. From special get togethers to regular weekday meals, this one’s a winner. By accident, it turns out to be a low carb keto dream. All win-win!! The Big Game is coming up. Even if life isn’t back to normal yet, that’s one occasion that screams for tasty food. If you are on the lookout for an easy option that will make a crowd, even if only the one you live with, happy go with this skillet. This one cooks in less than 30 minutes, then take it straight to your table. No more extra dishes, no more slaving in the kitchen unnecessarily before or after the game. And it’s loaded with veggies. Any type that you have in your fridge goes great with the meat and topped with cheese. Plus it has all the Mexican flavors that everyone likes. From tacos to burritos to taco bowls to tortilla chips… and some more. Read along, I will tell you all…
Ingredients Needed
Ground beef Veggies – Today I am using red bell pepper, green bell pepper, zucchini, mushrooms, onion and tomatoes Tomato paste – It makes a lot of difference. If you don’t have this, add more fresh tomatoes. Garlic Homemade taco seasoning – Chili powder, onion powder, cumin, paprika, dried oregano, red chili flakes, black pepper. Jalapeño – Optional. Cheddar cheese – Plenty Salt Oil
Taco Skillet Recipe
First, I dice up all the veggies into small pieces and finely chop the garlic. Then, I heat up some oil in the skillet and toss in the onions, bell peppers, zucchini, and mushrooms. I sauté them for about 3-4 minutes, until they’re nice and tender. Next, I add in the garlic, jalapeño, ground beef, and a pinch of salt, making sure to break up the meat as it cooks. Once the beef is browned, I throw in the chopped tomatoes and all the taco seasoning ingredients, giving everything a good mix. After cooking for a couple more minutes, I stir in the tomato paste and let it all simmer for another 8-10 minutes until the meat is fully cooked. Now comes the best part: I sprinkle grated cheddar cheese all over the meat mixture, cover the skillet with a lid, and let it melt into gooey goodness. Once the cheese is all melty, I serve it straight from the skillet to the table for everyone to dig in.
What toppings? So many possibilities…
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I am hoping a lot of get togethers and happy times are coming our ways once we go out of our lockdown lives. With vaccines on the horizon, family times, get togethers with friends, potluck and parties will all come back with a vengeance. In the mean time…
Easy Cheesy Taco Skillet, on our Gypsy Plate… enjoy!
More Taco Inspired Recipes:Taco SaladTaco CasseroleTaco PastaTaco Soup
