Quick Loaded Beef Taco Skillet
Savory lean ground beef simmered with mild taco seasoning, sweet corn, and black beans, finished with melted cheddar cheese. A stress-free, 12-minute one-pan dinner that kids love and packs 36g of protein.
Prep
3 min
Cook
9 min
Total
12 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Tiff + Lila
Tiff created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Comfortably satisfied
Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
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Setup
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Prep
3 min
Cook
9 min
Total
12 min
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Equipment
Large skillet
Time saver
Store leftover taco meat mixture in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
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Instructions
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Next: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat…
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Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat…
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat at 375°F (190°C) for 1 minute.
Allow: 1 minute
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Add the lean ground beef to the…
Add the lean ground beef to the hot skillet, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, and cook until browned through with no pink remaining, about 5 to 6 minutes.
Look for: browned through with no pink remaining
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Drain any excess fat from the skillet…
Drain any excess fat from the skillet if needed.
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Lower heat to medium at 300°F (150°C)…
Lower heat to medium at 300°F (150°C) and stir in the mild taco seasoning, canned black beans, canned sweet corn, and salsa until evenly combined, heating through for 2 minutes.
Look for: evenly combined, heating through for 2 minutes
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Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over…
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the skillet mixture, cover with a lid, and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until the cheese is completely melted and bubbly.
Look for: the cheese is completely melted and bubbly
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Remove from heat
Remove from heat, let cool for 1 minute, and serve immediately straight from the skillet for easy clean-up.
Allow: 1 minute
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