Cheesy Taco Skillet

Name: Cheesy Taco Skillet
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 2 1/4 lbs lean ground beef (93/7 or 90/10 drained); 150g or 1/2 large onion, diced; 350g or 2 medium bell peppers, chopped; 500g or 2 medium zucchini, chopped; 1 15oz can diced tomatoes, no salt added; 1 packet of taco seasoning (or make your own with our recipe here); 4 C fresh kale, loosely packed; (optional) 1/2 tsp or to taste cumin (I get pretty heavy-handed with this); 1 1/2 C shredded cheese (Mexican blend if possible)

What do you call a recipe that’s easy to prepare, stuffed with tons of veggies, and is so delicious your family will ask for it to be in the regular rotation? Cheesy Taco Skillet!

This one is a crowd pleaser, amazing for meal prep because it actually gets better the next day, and super simple. You’re going to love it!

Recipe

Cheesy Taco Skillet

Yield: 6

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients

2 1/4 lbs lean ground beef (93/7 or 90/10 drained)
150g or 1/2 large onion, diced
350g or 2 medium bell peppers, chopped
500g or 2 medium zucchini, chopped
1 15oz can diced tomatoes, no salt added
1 packet of taco seasoning (or make your own with our recipe here)
4 C fresh kale, loosely packed
(optional) 1/2 tsp or to taste cumin (I get pretty heavy-handed with this)
1 1/2 C shredded cheese (Mexican blend if possible)

Instructions

In a large pan, brown ground beef, and drain excess fat. (you may have done this on prep day - bravo!)
Add onions, peppers, and zucchini and cook until desired tenderness. (I did 10ish minutes)
Add tomatoes and taco seasoning.
Add kale, and let fully wilt.
Mix well, and add additional cumin if desired - come on, be bold!
Cover with cheese, and let cheese melt.
Guys, this is even BETTER the next day - I recommend you make this for your lunches 🙂

Notes

Modifications:

Vegetarian: If you're looking for a great way to make your veggies into a delicious, Mexican, cheesy dish, this will be perfect without the beef.

Gluten Free: You should be safe with this one, just mind your taco seasoning or make your own.

Dairy Free: It'll be a "Taco Skillet" but yes! Skip the cheese or sub for a non-dairy version.

If you make it as-is, feel free to use my math in MFP: MacroEd Cheesy Taco Skillet

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