Easy Skillet Tacos
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup salsa (I use about 2/3 cup, medium)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
- taco shell, warmed (or flour tortillas)
- Toppings
- shredded lettuce
- diced tomato
- salsa
- sour cream
- Cook ground beef in a large skillet over med-high heat, stirring until beef crumbles and is not longer pink; drain well.
- Remove beef; wipe skillet with a paper towel.
- Saute onion in hot oil in the same skillet over med-high heat.
- Add in chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper; cook 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in beans, tomato sauce, 3/4 cup water, and salsa.
- Mash beans in skillet with a fork, leaving some whole; add the beef back to the skillet.
- Bring to a boil; decrease heat, and simmer, uncovered, 8-10 minutes or until liquid is reduced.
- Top evenly with cheese and cilantro; cover, turn off heat, and let stand 5 minutes or until cheese melts.
- Serve w/ taco shells or tortillas and desired toppings.
ground beef, onion, olive oil, chili powder, ground cumin, salt, pinto beans, tomato sauce, water, salsa, cheddar cheese, fresh cilantro, taco shell, toppings, shredded lettuce, tomato, salsa, sour cream
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/easy-skillet-tacos-218158 (may not work)