Back to Recipe

Taco Skillet

Here's how you make Taco Skillet
Pause Continue Reading
  • Servings: 7
  • Prep: 10m
  • Cook: 30m
    • The following recipe serves 7 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1 pound ground beef (or ground turkey)
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 cup bell peppers, chopped (I used a variety of the mini peppers)
  • 1 can (4 ounce) chopped green chilies
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup enchilada sauce (I used hot)
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (mexican blend)
  • Optional Toppings
  • Fresh cilantro
  • Sour cream
  • Chopped tomatoes
  • Chopped avocados
  • Additional shredded cheese
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: In a large skillet over medium heat brown ground beef, breaking it up as you brown. Season the meat with chili powder, salt & cumin stirring it into the browning meat. Remove beef and set aside.

  • Step 2: To the same skillet add onion and peppers and begin to cook over medium heat until onions are soft.

  • Step 3: Add in green chilis and garlic, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly

  • Step 4: Stir in enchilada sauce and cooked meat, stirring to combine, letting mixture come to a boil over medium high heat, then let simmer for 10-15 minutes or until sauce is reduced by 1/4.

  • Step 5: Stir in greens and cook until wilted (about 1 minute)

  • Step 6: Sprinkle cheese over the top and let simmer until cheese is melted

  • Step 7: Serve with taco shells.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

This page is built for your convenience in the kitchen.

If you want helpful tools, tips and recipes from our community of real cooks, please consider signing up.

Oh... And one more thing... We also have some pretty wild forums.