One Pot Cheesy Taco Skillet– this easy, delicious, veggie packed beef taco skillet meal is quick and great for a budget- as well as a low carb diet!
Easy cheesy beef taco skillet dinner that is perfect for burrito bowls, salads, skillet tacos, and more with tons of hidden vegetables that kids will eat!
Low Carb Taco Skillet With Cheese
Nothing gets our family to gather around a table faster than two things- tacos and cheese.
Mention either one, and my family is ready for a feast!
For us, quick, hearty, and secretly-packed-with-veggies meals are our go to options- and this One Pot Cheesy Taco Skillet is one that doesn’t disappoint!
This recipe is the perfect beef taco skillet dinner that is packed with vegetables, beef taco flavor, and tons of ooey, gooey melted cheese for a low carb taco skillet that is great for keto dieters and fans of low carb tacos.
We are often trying out low-carb diets, which can be a bit tricky to stay happy and satisfied on – but these cheesy taco skillets are packed with meaty, hearty flavor that work well to keep us motivated!
Just take me to the cheesy beef taco skillet recipe already!
If you’d rather skip my tips and tricks, essential cooking info, and similar recipe ideas – and get straight to this deliciously easy cheesy taco skillet recipe – simply scroll to the bottom of the page where you can find the printable recipe card.
This large skillet dinner has ground beef, peppers, onions, green onions- and we’re sneaking in some spinach for an extra nutritional hit! And while we’re using beef here, you could use ground turkey or ground chicken as well for an even healthier option.
It’s a sort of one pot taco burrito bowl that is low carb – for a low carb keto taco skillet that will work on a number of special diets!
This skillet is delicious topped with cheddar, monterey jack, a mexican cheese blend, sour cream – salsa, guacamole – anything you’d like to help take it over the top even more. It is truly customizable.
And thanks to a heaping dose of cheese, it doesn’t taste like diet food at all.
This One Pot Cheesy Taco Skillet recipe is incredibly low carb- but you can also reduce the calories by using ground chicken or turkey meat, and using a skim cheese like mozzarella (though I am a proponent of full fat, gooey cheese!).
I also have an incredibly hearty and delicious meaty version of this – that is COMPLETELY vegan!
I know that sounds hard, but it is so good – and deceptively simple!
Get my Meaty Vegan Taco Skillet Recipe here.
This One Pot Cheesy Taco Skillet recipe is incredibly low carb- but you can also reduce the calories by using ground chicken or turkey meat, and using a skim cheese like mozzarella (though I am a proponent of full fat, gooey cheese!).
I also have an incredibly hearty and delicious meaty version of this – that is COMPLETELY vegan!
I know that sounds hard, but it is so good – and deceptively simple!
Get my Meaty Vegan Taco Skillet Recipe here.
Taco Skillet Recipe Ideas
-8 oz sliced or chopped cremini mushrooms help to boost the meaty skillet flavor and are a great low carb, low calorie option!
-Fresh roasted green chiles make an exceptional addition for a spicy, smoky kick!
-Canned ro-tel diced tomatoes with spices are a great extra flavorful addition instead of plain diced tomatoes. Alternatively, cherry tomatoes or fresh hothouse or roma tomatoes, diced, give a ton of fresh flavor.
-Diced beet greens or arugula are lovely, slightly peppery substitutes to kale or spinach.
-Fresh shredded carrots mixed with pickled jalapenos makes an awesome topper when the skillet is done – similar to fresh carrot and jalapeno salsa from a mexican restaurant.
-Turnips, squash, sweet potatoes, and other root veggies, when shredded or diced into small bites, make an awesome addition if you’re not watching starches or carbs!
-Red pepper – I love red pepper strips in skillet tacos – the red pepper brings a delicious tangy and smoky-sweet flavor.
-Mix in ground sausage to your beef mixture for a rich, hearty flavor everyone loves.
-Stir in cauliflower rice and cook as a low carb one pot taco skillet!
-Make this taco skillet low carb by using your own mixture of turmeric, paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and cumin.
Tips to Make The Perfect Skillet Taco Burrito Bowls
I like to serve this meal over a bed of lettuce or greens- like a Chipotle Burrito Bowl- but you can also add it over rice or dump it in a taco or burrito, too!
-For this recipe, you want to cook as high enough as you can without burning anything.
Since there are so many variations to stovetops, pan choices, and how much moisture is in your veggies and meat, this will vary per person. Keep the pan hot, without burning – on whatever setting that represents on your stove.
-Don’t drain off excess liquid from the breakdown of the vegetables.
When you add the taco seasonings, this will help to create a deliciously rich and meaty sauce that packs a huge punch of flavor!
-Don’t rush the cooktime on the vegetables.
Getting a nicely browned veggie is crucial for flavor development!
-If making in a slow cooker, pre-brown the meat, or check on it frequently while meat is browning – or you’ll have a giant lump of meat not too unlike clumps of oddly shaped meatloaf, and less like tacos.
-Forget low carb – this taco bowl dinner also makes a mean pasta salad – simply dump over macaroni for a delicious cheesy macaroni taco skillet!
Other Easy One Pot Recipes You’ll Love
If you love this easy cheesy skillet, be sure to check out some of my other favorite everyday extravagant recipes that are done in no time! Click the videos to watch me make each recipe, and click the link below to get each printable recipe so you can make them at home too!
Cheesy Stuffed Chicken Parmesan
One Pot Broiled Ribeye Steak and Mushrooms
10 Minute Broiled Lobster Tails
One Pot Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs and Mushrooms
Easy Baked Ranch Pork Tenderloin and Gravy Recipe
And if you’re looking for an even easier and healthier version, check out this Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Bowl recipe!
One Pot Cheesy Taco Skillet Recipe
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One Pot Cheesy Taco Skillet
One Pot Cheesy Taco Skillet– this easy, delicious, veggie packed beef taco skillet meal is quick and great for a budget- as well as a low carb diet! Easy cheesy beef taco skillet dinner that is perfect for burrito bowls, salads, skillet tacos, and more with tons of hidden vegetables that kids will eat!
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 2 bell peppers, diced
- 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilis
- taco seasoning
- 3 cups baby kale/spinach mixture (this sounds like a lot- it cooks down to a small amount)
- 1 1/2 cup shredded cheddar and jack cheese
- green onions, to garnish
Instructions
- In a large pan, lightly brown ground beef and crumble well.
- Drain excess fat.
- Add onions and peppers, and cook until browned.
- Add canned tomatoes, taco seasoning, and any water needed for taco seasoning to evenly coat mixture (up to 1 tbsp- the liquid from the tomatoes will help)
- Add greens and let fully wilt.
- Mix well.
- Cover with shredded cheese and let cheese melt.
- When cheese is melted, serve over a bed of lettuce, rice, or in a taco or burrito!
Nutrition Information
Yield
6Serving Size
1Amount Per ServingCalories 341 Total Fat 20g Saturated Fat 10g Trans Fat 1g Unsaturated Fat 8g Cholesterol 100mg Sodium 626mg Carbohydrates 9g Fiber 1g Sugar 3g Protein 30g
Kiri
Absolutely love this quick, easy, and FLAVORFUL dish that can be easily adapted to most ways of eating! I added a couple fresh jalapenos for a little spice. The veg-to-protein ratio is perfect! Since I’m Keto, I cut back on the onion and green pepper to accommodate for the carby can of tomatoes and topped with fresh tomatoes, green onion and cubed avocado!
Niessa
Ok so I cooked it exactly as stated. However even using the largest skillet I have my veggies never browned and the veggies started to get over cooked. Because of that I omitted the spinach and just added the tomatoes and only 1/4 cup of water. I think next time I will only use 1 bell pepper and zucchini. And cook the veggies in a separate pan so they can get caramelized with the onion and then add them to the meat and then add the tomatoes and spinach. Other than the issues I had it tasted good and I will be making this again. Thanks
Ashlyn
This is such a great meal prep option! Tastes delicious and easily adapted. I made it with ground turkey, red and yellow peppers, homemade taco seasoning and lactose free cheese… yummy!
Alicia
I found the printable link. Figures I’d find it AFTER I commented.
Courtney ODell
No worries – I need to change the color of the button I think.
Alicia
Can’t find printable recipe card.
Noelle
This was AMAZING! I used orange bell pepper instead of green and used about 1/2 the veggies to make it a little more meat-heavy for my kids and we all LOVED it. Great topped with salsa, sour cream and avocado.