Taco in a Pan

Transform your taco night with this one-pan wonder: Taco in a Pan! This quick and easy skillet recipe combines seasoned ground beef (or turkey), diced tomatoes with green chilies, black beans, and sweet corn, all simmered together and topped with melted cheddar cheese for an irresistible, flavor-packed meal. Perfectly customizable, it’s ideal for busy weeknights and fun family dinners. Serve the savory mixture with warm flour tortillas and your favorite toppings like creamy sour cream or crisp shredded lettuce for a crowd-pleasing, mess-free taco experience. Ready in just 30 minutes and loaded with bold Tex-Mex flavors, Taco in a Pan is a must-try recipe that will keep everyone coming back for seconds!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef (or ground turkey)
• 1 small onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
• 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies (e.g., Rotel), undrained
• 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup frozen corn kernels
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
• 6 flour tortillas (for serving)
• 0.5 cup sour cream (optional)
• 1 cup shredded lettuce (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and diced onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the beef is browned and the onion is softened, about 8-10 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.

Step 2

Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 3

Stir in the taco seasoning and mix well to coat the meat evenly.

Step 4

Add the canned diced tomatoes with green chilies, black beans, and corn to the skillet. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer. Let it cook for 5-7 minutes until the mixture is heated through and slightly thickened.

Step 5

Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the mixture. Cover the skillet with a lid or foil and let it cook for 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted.

Step 6

Remove the skillet from the heat and garnish with chopped cilantro, if desired.

Step 7

Serve the taco mixture with warm flour tortillas on the side. Optionally, top with sour cream, shredded lettuce, or other favorite taco toppings.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1817.3 grams (1817.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3357

Total Fat 175.20g	225%
Saturated Fat 79.20g	396%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 544mg	181%
Sodium 5875mg	255%
Total Carbohydrate 282.90g	103%
Dietary Fiber 40.50g	145%
Total Sugars 28.60g
Protein 166.80g	334%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1496mg	115%
Iron 29mg	161%
Potassium 3543mg	75%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 46.7%

Protein: 19.8%

Carbs: 33.5%