Easy Skillet Tacos
- 1 pound 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
- 1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded Cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
- Taco shells or flour tortillas, warmed
- Toppings: shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, salsa, sour cream
- Cook ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring until beef crumbles and is no longer pink. Drain well. Remove beef; wipe skillet with a paper towel.
- Saute onion in hot oil in same skillet over medium-high heat. Add chili powder, cumin, salt, and beef. Cook 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in beans, tomato sauce, 3/4 cup water, and salsa. Mash pinto beans in skillet with fork, leaving some beans whole. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 8 to 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 with taco shells or tortillas and desired toppings.
- Top these tacos with avocado, pico de gallo, cilantro, sour cream, cheese, or any topping of your choosing! Enjoy!
ground beef, onion, olive oil, chili powder, ground cumin, salt, pinto beans, tomato sauce, water, salsa, cheddar cheese, fresh cilantro, shells, tomatoes
Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/easy-skillet-tacos (may not work)