This quick and simple savory taco skillet can be served alone, with tortillas, or in crunchy lettuce leaves.
Prep:10 minsCook:25 minsTotal:35 mins
Servings:61x
Ingredients
2 lbs ground beef
2 zucchinis, diced
1 bell pepper, diced
1 medium onion, diced
1 large tomato, diced
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
6–8 romaine lettuce leaves, for serving
1/2 avocado, diced, for garnish
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, for garnish
Taco Seasoning
2 tbsp chili powder
2 tbsp smoked paprika
1 tbsp onion powder
1 tbsp cumin
2 tsp oregano
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp cayenne
Instructions
Brown: In a large skillet over medium heat, add onion and let it cook until soft, about 3-4 minutes. Add the ground beef to the skillet, stirring to break up and crumble. Add 1 tablespoon taco seasoning. Cook until lightly browned, about 7-8 minutes.
Cook the vegetables: Add the zucchini and bell peppers to the pan and mix with ground beef. Let mixture cook for additional 7-10 minutes until vegetables are cooked, but still firm. Once the vegetables are cooked, add the the remaining taco seasoning and stir.
Simmer: Add the tomatoes and cover the skillet and let the dish cook an additional 2-4 minutes.
Serve: Serve wrapped in lettuce leaves, with taco shells, or over rice. Garnish with diced avocado and freshly chopped cilantro.
Notes
You can also use your favorite taco seasoning mix.
Use an additional 1-2 tablespoons taco seasoning for more of a kick!