Cheesy Taco Skillet (Low Carb/Keto)

Nothing gets our family around a table faster than mentioning two things either tacos or cheese and my family is ready to eat! Cheesy Taco Skillet is a quick and hearty meal and our go-to lunch or dinner meal. This recipe is the perfect beef taco skillet dinner that is packed with vegetables, beef taco flavor, and tons of gooey melted cheese. this one-pot meal doesn’t disappoint!

Prep Time15

Cook Time20

Total Time35

Course: Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine: American, Mexican

Keyword: taco, Taco Skillet, Tex- Mex

Servings: people

Calories: 622kcal

Author: George - U Keep Cooking

Equipment

Large Skillet

Ingredients

2 Pounds Ground Beef (80/20 Lean)
2 Cups Cheddar Cheese (shredded)
1 Red Pepper (diced)
1 Green Pepper (diced)
1 Large Yellow Onion (diced)
2 Tbsp Olive Oil
2 Cups Tomato (diced)
1 Jalapeno Pepper (diced)
2 Tbsp Chili Powder
1 Tbsp Onion Powder
2 Tsp Cumin
2 Tsp Garlic Powder
2 Tsp Paprika
2 Tsp Oregano
1/2 Cup Water
1 Tsp Salt

Instructions

Heat 2 tbsp olive oil on medium-low heat. Add the onions and red, green, and jalapeno peppers. Saute the vegetables until they begin to soften.
Add the ground beef and saute until browned. Drain off any excess fat from the pan.
Add the tomatoes, salt, pepper, chili powder, onion powder, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, and oregano.
Add the water and cook until the tomato begins to soften.
Add the cheese. Mix one cup into the meat and the second cup sprinkle all over the top of the skillet.
Taste for saltiness and add more if necessary.
Serve with guacamole and sour cream in a bowl for the low-carb/keto version. Serve with tortilla chips (nachos) and soft/hard shell tortillas for tacos.
Garnish with chopped green onions.

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