This is a favorite recipe of mine. It makes so much food and my family gobbles it up!I usually get several meals out of it for my family of four. The first night we just eat it out of the skillet with chips. After that, I use it as a base for other meals, such as filling for enchiladas or enchilada casserole, burritos, or quesadillas. Whatever is left, I package it up for the freezer in small portions to have on hand for a quick dinner option.
Taco Skillet: adapted from a recipe from Woman’s Day Magazine
Ingredients:
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- 2 cups of chopped/shredded/ground meat (I use whatever meat I have on hand already cooked. Turkey, beef or chicken all work.)
- 1 pkg taco seasoning mix
- 1 jar (16 oz) thick & chunky salsa (the original recipe called for 1 jar, but I am too cheap to use a whole jar, I just use 1/4 and it still tastes great)
- 1 can (11 oz) Mexican-style corn (I use regular corn)
- 2 cups cooked instant brown rice
- 3 cups (+/-) black beans (pintos work well too)
- 2 cups shredded cheese (divided – your favorite kind)
- optional for garnish: lettuce, diced tomatoes, sour cream, diced avocado, green onions – whatever you like on your tacos or have in the fridge
Recipe Preparation
- Cook/heat up your meat of choice. Stir in seasoning mix, rice, beans, salsa and corn and 1 cup of cheese.
- Cook over medium heat until thoroughly heated. Sprinkle with cheese; cover and let stand 1 to 2 minutes to melt cheese.
- Sprinkle with cheese; cover and let stand 1 to 2 minutes to melt cheese.
- Serve as is, with tortilla chips, or in a tortilla and top with your favorite garnishes
Enjoy!
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shopannies says
sounds delicious
Michelles Tasty Creations says
Hi Jamie,
I followed you over from Ingredient Spotlight and this looks delicious. I love any type of Mexican food and can’t wait to try this.
I would love to invite you to share this, and any other posts you would like to, at my Creative Thursday Link Party at http://www.michellestastycreations.blogspot.com.
Have a great day,
Michelle
Chris says
Would 1 lb of ground beef work with this recipe? I have a family of boys and 2 cups of ground beef seems like a small amount for their big appetites. Thanks!
Chris says
Would 1 lb of ground beef work with this recipe? I have a family of boys and 2 cups of ground beef seems like a small amount for their big appetites. Thanks!
Jamie says
Depending on how lean the meat is 2 to 2.5 cups cooked ground beef should equal about a pound of raw ground beef. That being said, you can really use as much as you want. With all the rice and beans, this recipe makes a lot of food and is very flexible.
Good luck,
~Jamie
Chris says
Thanks so much. I'm making this for dinner tonight. Showed my 17 yr. old with a HUGE appetite and he's totally looking forward to it. lol
Chris says
Thanks so much. I'm making this for dinner tonight. Showed my 17 yr. old with a HUGE appetite and he's totally looking forward to it. lol
Chris says
Hey there, I never got to make this for dinner that night as something came up (as usually does with a busy schedule of a high schooler!) so I want to make it tonight. Just a couple of more questions (sorry)…liquid is usually needed when using taco seasoning and I notice this doesn't call for any liquid. Your recipe doesn't call for liquid so I was just wondering what you do or do you even need liquid at all? Thanks SO much!
Jamie says
I just sprinkle the taco seasoning in with the meat, either while its cooking or after it's cooked. The meat and salsa are pretty moist, and the taco seasoning just coats everything.
~Jamie
Chris says
Thanks so much! On my way to the market now. 🙂