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Beef Taco Skillet

Try a new take on taco night with this one-pan dinner!

By Ree DrummondPublished: May 28, 2020
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beef taco skillet
RYAN DAUSCH
Yields:
4 - 6 serving(s)
Prep Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
35 mins

Mix up the toppings! This skillet dinner tastes great with guac, pico de gallo, sour cream, or shredded cheddar on top. 

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Ingredients

  • 6

    6-inch corn tortillas

  • 1 1/2 lb.

    ground beef

  • 2 tsp.

    chili powder

  • 2 tsp.

    ground cumin

  • 1 tsp.

    kosher salt

  • Black pepper, to taste

  • 1 Tbsp.

    vegetable oil

  • 2

    small sweet potatoes (about 1 pound), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces

  • 1

    14.5-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed

  • 1

    chipotle chile in adobo, chopped, plus 1 teaspoon sauce from the can

  • 2 cups

    jarred salsa

  • Chopped avocado, thinly sliced radishes, crumbled queso fresco, and sliced scallions, for topping

Directions

    1. Step 1Lightly char the tortillas over the flame of a gas burner. Let cool, then tear into large pieces.
    2. Step 2Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and season with the chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper.
    3. Step 3Cook, breaking up the meat, until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove the beef to a bowl and set aside.
    4. Step 4Add the vegetable oil and sweet potatoes to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until browned around the edges and beginning to soften, 5 to 7 minutes.
    5. Step 5Add the black beans, chipotle, adobo sauce and ¼ cup salsa to the sweet potatoes. Stir in the beef and 1 cup water and cook, stirring often, until slightly thickened and the sweet potatoes are tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
    6. Step 6Stir in the remaining 1¾ cups salsa and add a little more water if you like a saucier dish. Stir in the tortilla pieces. Serve immediately with your favorite toppings.
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