Skillet Beef Tacos

A cast iron skillet with ground beef topped with avocado, tomatoes, and cheese.

5 from 7 votes

Beef tacos, quick and easy tacos made with homemade taco seasoning for the most delicious seasoned ground beef taco meat the entire family will love. Serve as tacos, nachos, or quesadillas. Serve in lettuce wraps or tortillas.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Mexican

Keyword beef taco meat, beef taco skillet, taco skillet

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings servings

Calories 347kcal

Author Eileen Murphy Kelly

Equipment

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Cast Iron Skillet
Knives
Cutting Board
Wooden Spoon
Measuring Spoons and Cups

Ingredients

Taco Seasoning

2 Tablespoons chili powder
1 Tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 ½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon ground white pepper
¼ - ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper adjust depending on your spice level

Beef Taco Ingredients

1 Tablespoon olive oil
1 medium white onion, peeled and diced
4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
salt and black pepper, to taste
1 ½ pounds ground beef
2 Tablespoons taco seasoning, above recipe
10 ounce can, fire-roasted tomatoes with green chiles, drained
4 ounces shredded Mexican blended cheese

Serving Suggestions

Taco shells or lettuce wraps
shredded lettuce
chopped tomatoes
salsa
shredded cheese

Instructions

Taco Seasoning

In a medium-sized bowl, stir and combine chili powder, ground cumin, ground coriander, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, ground black pepper, ground white pepper, and cayenne pepper. Transfer to an airtight container. Set aside.

Beef Taco Meat

In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Add diced onion and garlic. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste. Stir to combine and sauté, stirring occasionally, until the onion softens and develops some color, approximately 4-5 minutes.
To the skillet, add beef, cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 4-5 minutes. Remove from heat. Carefully drain and discard excess fat from skillet.
Add taco seasoning, fire-roasted tomatoes, and green chilis to the skillet. Stir to combine. Saute, stir frequently until tomatoes are heated through and the beef mixture is thoroughly coated in the taco seasoning, approximately 2-3 minutes. Taste and if needed, add additional taco seasoning.
Remove the skillet from heat and top with shredded cheese. Cover the pan with a lid for 1-2 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
Serve immediately and garnish as desired.

Notes

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For tacos: Taco shells or lettuce wraps, shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, salsa, and/or extra cheese

To make nachos: Gluten-free tortilla chips, diced tomatoes, sliced green onions, and/or avocado.

This recipe will keep in the fridge for up to 3 days. It can also be frozen for up to 2 months. I recommend that you store these sandwiches unassembled.

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