Easy Taco Skillet

Taco Tuesdays are one of the most popular family meal traditions and there’s no easier way to enjoy your tacos than with this Easy Taco Skillet. While the most common way is to use a soft or hard shell taco, we found there are some other great ways to enjoy your tacos with fully keto ingredients.

This recipe also allows you to substitute whatever ingredients you’d like or may have to hand to make it your own, so feel free to tailor the recipe as much as you want. You can add jalapenos, avocados, sour cream and a variety of cheeses to give it some extra flavor and texture.

So if you’re ready for a mexican night in that you can serve and enjoy in a variety of different ways, then lets get stuck in!

Ingredients

• 1.5lb ground beef
• 1 large onion diced
• 1 diced chunky bell pepper
• 1 tsp Garlic powder
• 1 tsp Cumin
• 1 tsp Chili powder,
• 1 tblsp Tomato paste
• Water or beef stock
• 1 tblsp taco seasoning
• Salsa
• 1c shredded cheese
• salt and pepper to taste

How to make our Easy Taco Skillet

To begin, grab a large skillet and heat it up over medium-high heat. Toss in your ground beef, onions and garlic and cook until the meat is completely browned. I prefer to cook with lean beef for this recipe, but you can use whatever type of beef you prefer.

Once your beef is cooked through, dice your bell pepper into large chunks and add to the beef along with the spices and tomato paste. You can also add or substitute with any other vegetables such as jalapenos, mushrooms or zucchini. I lStir and cook the mixture until all the spices are incorporated and everything is cooked through.

The next step is to dissolve a cube of beef stock in 1/4 cup of hot water and add it to the pan. Add your taco seasoning or other herbs and spices if desired, as well as some salsa. Now you want to reduce the heat and let the mixture simmer for 10 minutes or until all of the liquid is absorbed.

The longer you can leave the mixture to simmer the better, as this will help intensify the flavors and make sure it’s cooked through. 30 minutes should be plenty but some people like to let it cook for an hour or so.

Once the skillet is ready, you can top with your choice of shredded cheese and lettuce or other greens and you are ready to serve. If you like your cheese melted, then you could put it in the microwave or oven for a few minutes before serving.

When deciding what to serve it with, you can either enjoy it as is or pair it with some keto-friendly sides such as cauliflower rice or a cheese quesadilla. In the summer this works amazing in a salad on a base of iceberg or other fresh greens.

We always finish them off with a side of guacamole, sour cream and extra cheese on the side. With this easy taco skillet recipe you’ll have tasty dinner tacos ready in no time! Enjoy!