One-Pan Beef and Cheese Taco Skillet

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A quick one-pan skillet meal combining seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, and crisp corn tortillas for a flavorful taco fix. This Mexican-inspired kid-friendly recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs ground beef, olive oil, onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Mexican cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 small diced onion (about 3/4 cup) and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent.
  2. Step 2: Add 1 pound ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook for 6-7 minutes until browned and no longer pink.
  3. Step 3: Sprinkle 2 tablespoons taco seasoning over the beef mixture and pour in 1/4 cup water. Stir well and simmer for 3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  4. Step 4: Scatter 6 corn tortillas cut into triangles evenly over the beef in the skillet. Sprinkle 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese over the top.
  5. Step 5: Cover the skillet with a lid and reduce heat to low. Cook for 5 minutes until cheese melts and tortillas soften slightly.
  6. Step 6: Serve hot with 1/3 cup sour cream and 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro if desired.

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