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Easy Skillet Tacos

Source of Recipe


Southern Living, August 2004






List of Ingredients



• 1 lb. ground beef
  
• 1 small onion, chopped
  
• 1 tsp olive oil
  
• 1 Tbsp chili powder
  
• 1-1/2 tsp ground cumin
  
• 1 tsp 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 shredded Cheddar cheese
  
• 1 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
  
• Taco shells or flour tortillas, warmed
  
• Toppings: Shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, salsa, sour cream
  






Instructions



1. 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.
   
   
2. Sauté 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.
   
   
3. 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.
   
   Makes 4 to 6 servings.
   
   
   PREP: 10 minutes
   COOK: 25 minutes