loaded skillet taco dinner

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Auburn, AL
Updated on Aug 10, 2025

As a skilled cook, I can usually use ingredients that I have on hand to make a specific taco meal. I had a little bit of taco ingredients on hand and decided to whip up this easy, delicious taco dinner. Most of my meals I do in a skillet. This is my original recipe.

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

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 cup premade pico de gallo
  • 1 package taco seasoning mix
  • 1/2 can refried beans (15 oz)
  • 2/3 cup water
  • 1 can kidney beans, rinsed and drained (15 oz)

How To Make loaded skillet taco dinner

  • Step 1
    In a large nonstick skillet on medium/high heat, brown the ground beef. Do not drain off grease.
  • Step 2
    Add in chopped onions and sauté until translucent.
  • Step 3
    Add in the taco packet and water. Stir until it thickens slightly.
  • Step 4
    Add in one cup of your pico de gallo and continue to stir until combined. Turn down the heat slightly to medium.
  • Step 5
    Add in half a can of refried beans. If it seems to be really thick, you may add a little more water to your skillet so as not to have it stick to the skillet bottom. Continue to stir.
  • Step 6
    Add a layer of cheese on top. I use Colby Jack; you can use Mexican cheese or any cheese you like. Whatever is melty.
  • Step 7
    Secure a lid on top until the cheese melts. I always turn off my stove because my stove stays hot for a long time.
  • Step 8
    Serve it with a green salad or use tortilla scoops or tortilla chips with it. Enjoy a taco dinner with your family.

Discover More

Culture: Mexican
Ingredient: Beef
Category: Casseroles
Method: Stove Top

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