Description
This Taco Skillet is a high protein low carb dinner made with ground beef, bell peppers, taco seasoning, tomatoes, and melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for keto and healthy meal prep.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1 cup diced bell peppers
3/4 cup diced yellow onion
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
1/2 cup water
1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chiles, drained
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Optional toppings: guacamole, sour cream
Instructions
1. In a large non-stick skillet, cook ground beef, bell peppers, and onion over medium-high heat for 5 to 7 minutes until fully cooked and vegetables are tender. Drain excess grease.
2. Stir in taco seasoning and water. Bring to a boil and cook until water absorbs.
3. Add drained diced tomatoes and cook until excess liquid evaporates.
4. Sprinkle cheddar cheese over the top. Cover and allow cheese to melt.
5. Top with desired toppings and serve.
Notes
Use sugar-free taco seasoning for keto.
Store leftovers in airtight container up to 4 days.
Reheat in skillet or microwave.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg