Cheesy Taco Skillet (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Main Components
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2 cups crushed tortilla chips
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2 cups shredded Mexican-blend cheese
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1 cup salsa
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1 cup frozen corn
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1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
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1 can (10 ounces) Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies
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1 packet taco seasoning
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1 small onion, diced
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1 pound ground beef or ground turkey
→ Suggested Toppings
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Chopped cilantro for on top (use if you like)
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Sliced green onions to add at the end (optional)
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Sliced jalapeños for a kick (optional)
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Diced avocado on the side (optional)
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Sour cream for the table (optional)
# Steps to Follow:
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Take your skillet out of the oven, let everything chill for a couple minutes, add any toppings you want, then dig in while it's hot.
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Now move the skillet into your hot oven. Let it cook for about 10 to 12 minutes, just until you see that cheese melt and start bubbling.
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Sprinkle those crushed tortilla chips all over the top, then pile on the last cup of cheese.
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Kill the heat, then stir in one cup of your shredded cheese until it looks all mixed in.
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Dump in the taco seasoning, the diced tomatoes and green chilies, black beans, corn, and salsa. Stir it up good, and let it all get hot for 5 minutes.
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Set your oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Brown the ground meat and onion together, stir a lot, and cook until there's no pink left. If you see extra grease, pour it out.
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Crank your oven up to 375°F (that’s about 190°C) before you start anything else.
# Additional Tips:
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A cast iron pan gives you steady heat and makes it simple to slide from the stove right into the oven.
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Feel free to make it lighter by swapping beef with turkey.