Easy Skillet Tacos

• ground beef↗1 lb
• onion↗1

  chopped

• olive oil↗1 teaspoon
• chili powder↗1 tablespoon
• ground cumin↗1 1⁄2 teaspoons
• salt↗1 teaspoon
• pinto beans↗1 can

  rinsed and drained

• tomato sauce↗1 can
• water↗3⁄4 cup
• salsa (I use about 2/3 cup, medium)1⁄2 cup
• shredded cheddar cheese↗1 1⁄2 cups
• chopped fresh cilantro1 tablespoon
• taco shell, warmed (or flour tortillas)↗
• Toppings
• shredded lettuce
• diced tomato
• salsa
• sour cream↗

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Cook ground beef in a large skillet over med-high heat, stirring until beef crumbles and is not longer pink; drain well.

2. 2

   Remove beef; wipe skillet with a paper towel.

3. 3

   Saute onion in hot oil in the same skillet over med-high heat.

4. 4

   Add in chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper; cook 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.

5. 5

   Stir in beans, tomato sauce, ¾ cup water, and salsa.

6. 6

   Mash beans in skillet with a fork, leaving some whole; add the beef back to the skillet.

7. 7

   Bring to a boil; decrease heat, and simmer, uncovered, 8-10 minutes or until liquid is reduced.

8. 8

   Top evenly with cheese and cilantro; cover, turn off heat, and let stand 5 minutes or until cheese melts.

9. 9

   Serve w/ taco shells or tortillas and desired toppings.