spicy beef taco skillet dinner

Recipe by
Denise Miles
Auburn, AL

Enjoy the spiciness of this skillet dinner. If you like spice, this is the meal for you, with chili powder, garlic powder, paprika, and my favorite Rotel. All the makings of a Mexican meal topped with sour cream and green onion can’t you just wait to make this meal?

yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For spicy beef taco skillet dinner

  • 1 lb
    ground beef
  • 1/2 lg
    yellow onion
  • 1/2 pt
    cherry tomatoes
  • 1 can
    Rotel (10 oz)
  • 1 Tbsp
    chili powder
  • 1 can
    diced mild green chilies
  • 10 sm
    yellow corn tortillas cut into quarters or bite-size pieces
  • 2-3 c
    beef broth or water
  • 2 Tbsp
    paprika or smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp
    garlic powder with parsley
  • 1-1/2 c
    Mexican blend shredded cheese
  • 1 can
    black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 bunch
    green onions, chopped greens only

How To Make spicy beef taco skillet dinner

  • 1
    In a large tall skillet brown ground beef on medium/high heat. Sauté onions.
  • 2
    Add in seasonings and Rotel. Add in black beans and diced green chilies. Cut stacks of corn tortillas into quarters. Do half of them at a time.
  • 3
    Add tortilla pieces into skillet. Toss to coat everything. Add in beef broth and stir once again making sure that all the tortillas are saturated.
  • 4
    Stir in cherry tomatoes and cover with a lid. Simmer for 10 minutes after stirring well.
  • 5
    If it seems to be sticking at a little, add more broth or water. Stir again. It should be thick. Sprinkle cheese evenly over the top and return the lid to the top to melt the cheese. Turn off the burner and secure toppings.
  • 6
    Serve hot and enjoy.

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