Ingredients
Homemade Taco Seasoning:
1 Tbsp chili powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
Skillet Ingredients:
1/2 lb. ground beef
1 15oz. can black beans
1 pint grape tomatoes (or one large tomato)
4 oz. tortilla chips
2 oz. shredded cheddar cheese
1 green onion
Instructions
Combine the ingredients for the homemade taco seasoning in a small bowl (chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, cayenne, oregano, salt, and pepper).
Slice the green onion and cut the grape tomatoes in half (if using one large tomato, cut it into a small dice).
Add the ground beef to a skillet and cook over medium until it is fully browned. If you're using a higher fat content beef (20% or higher), drain the excess fat before moving to the next step. If you're using a very lean ground beef (<10% fat) you may need to add a touch of oil to the skillet to keep the beef from sticking.
While the beef is cooking, rinse and drain the can of black beans. Add the black beans to the skillet with the prepared taco seasoning. Continue to stir and cook over medium heat for about 2 minutes more, or until heated through.
Add the tomatoes to the skillet and continue to cook over medium, stirring often, until the tomatoes begin to break down a bit (about three more minutes).
Finally, add the tortilla chips and stir to combine with the other ingredients in the skillet.
Top the skillet with the shredded cheese, place a lid on top, and let it heat for 1-2 minutes, or just until the cheese is melted. Sprinkle the sliced green onions over top just before serving.
Key Points About Ingredients:
- Ground beef provides a rich, savory base — opt for 85% lean for the best balance of flavor and less excess fat to drain.
- Black beans add plant-based protein and fiber, making this skillet more filling and nutritionally balanced.
- Tortilla chips are stirred in at the end to add a satisfying crunch — don't add them too early or they'll go soggy.
- Grape tomatoes burst with natural sweetness and acidity as they cook down, creating a light, fresh sauce throughout the skillet.
- The homemade taco seasoning lets you control the heat — reduce the cayenne for a milder dish or double it for extra kick.
Key Nutritional Insights:
- Each serving provides a strong protein punch from both the ground beef and black beans, supporting muscle maintenance and satiety.
- Black beans contribute significant dietary fiber, which aids digestion and helps keep you feeling full longer.
- The combination of chili powder, cumin, and paprika not only adds bold flavor but also provides antioxidant compounds like beta-carotene.
- Cheddar cheese contributes a meaningful amount of calcium per serving, supporting bone health.
- This dish is relatively high in sodium due to canned beans, tortilla chips, and cheese — rinsing the beans thoroughly helps reduce sodium content.
Nutrition Facts
- Serving Size1
- Amount per serving
- Calories520
- Standard DV% Daily Value*
- Total Fat24 g72 g33.33%
- Saturated Fat9 g20 g45%
- Trans Fat0.5 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat3 g
- Monounsaturated Fat9 g
- Cholesterol75 mg300 mg25%
- Sodium780 mg2300 mg33.91%
- Total Carbohydrate48 g275 g17.45%
- Dietary Fiber10 g28 g35.71%
- Total Sugars5 g
- Added Sugars0 g50 g0%
- Sugar Alcohal0 g
- Protein30 g50 g60%
- Vitamin D (Cholecalciferol)4 mcg20 mcg20%
- Calcium220 mg1300 mg16.92%
- Iron5 mg18 mg27.78%
- Potassium780 mg4700 mg16.6%
- Vitamin A950 mcg900 mcg105.56%
- Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)18 mg90 mg20%
- Vitamin E (Tocopherol)2 mg15 mg13.33%
- Vitamin K18 mcg120 mcg15%
- Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)0.3 mg1.2 mg25%
- Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)0.3 mg1.3 mg23.08%
- Vitamin B3 (Niacin)6 mg16 mg37.5%
- Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)0.6 mg1.7 mg35.29%
- Folate120 mcg400 mcg30%
- Vitamin B12 (Cobalamine)1.8 mcg2.4 mcg75%
- Biotin4 mcg30 mcg13.33%
- Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid)0.8 mg5 mg16%
- Choline90 mg550 mg16.36%
- Phosphorus380 mg1250 mg30.4%
- Iodine8 mcg150 mcg5.33%
- Magnesium70 mg420 mg16.67%
- Zinc5 mg11 mg45.45%
- Selenium22 mcg55 mcg40%
- Copper0.4 mg0.9 mg44.44%
- Manganese0.8 mg2.3 mg34.78%
- Chromium4 mcg35 mcg11.43%
- Molybdenum50 mcg45 mcg111.11%
- Chloride400 mg2300 mg17.39%
