This easy Taco Skillet is loaded with all your favorite taco flavors, but made into a quick and easy stir-fry. It will quickly become a new family weeknight dinner favorite!
Serve this up with a side of our amazing black beans and some chips and salsa, and you have a meal the whole family will rave about!
Can we just get an amen for easy, delicious, weeknight dinner meals that the whole family loves?! This Taco Skillet recipe is going to be a new fav for all of those reasons.
I mean, who doesn’t love tacos?!
And when tacos met the easy cooking method of stir-frying everything in one pan —YES PLEASE!
You’ve probably never thought to stir-fry tacos, but I had the thought to give it a try one night and we loved it! I’m issuing you the challenge to try this taco pasta skillet and see if your family loves it!
We seriously do stir fry once a week in our house just because it comes together so quickly. Whether it’s our chicken stir fry, beef stir fry, Thai basil beef stir fry or sesame steak stir fry, we have you covered for a quick and easy weeknight meal!
What’s Needed to Make a Taco Skillet?
This taco pasta skillet is a cinch to make and requires few ingredients. Here’s what you’ll need for this Mexican-inspired stir-fry:
- Oil
- Butter
- Zucchini
- Onion
- Carrots
- Garlic
- Bell Pepper
- Ground Beef
- Taco Seasoning: Chili Powder, Ground Cumin, Smoked Paprika, Garlic Powder, Oregano, Coriander, Onion Powder, Fine Sea Salt, Fresh Ground Black Pepper, Cornstarch, and Cayenne Pepper
- Water
- Frozen Corn
- Jalapeño
- Cilantro
- Angel Hair Pasta
The measurements for each ingredient can be found in the recipe card at the end of the post. Keep scrolling for all the details!
How to Make a Taco Skillet
Here are the basic steps for making this recipe. If you keep scrolling to the end of the post, you can see the full recipe in the recipe card.
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In a large pan over medium-high heat, add a drizzle of oil and the butter. Add the veggies and begin to sauté until soft. Add a little salt and pepper to taste.
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Start making your pasta according to the package directions in a separate pot.
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Once the veggies have sauteed, remove from the pan and add in the ground beef. Cook until almost cooked through, drain any grease, and return to the heat.
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Add in the taco seasoning, water, and cooking, stirring occasionally until thickened, about 2 minutes.
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Add all of the remaining ingredients except the pasta and cook for 5 additional minutes.
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Last but not least, add the cooked pasta, toss and serve!
FAQ
How Long Will This Taco Pasta Skillet Keep?
If stored properly in an airtight container, the one-pot taco pasta skillet will keep in the fridge for 4-5 days.
How to Reheat This Taco Skillet
The best way to reheat the taco skillet is on the stove. Add a little oil and reheat slowly, stirring occasionally until hot clear through. You can also heat in the microwave.
Can I Use Another Type of Noodle?
If you don’t want to use angle hair pasta, you can use rice noodles or the glass sweet potato noodles instead. They are equally as delicious!
Can I Use Another Meat Besides Ground Beef?
Absolutely! You can also use the following: plant-based meat, ground turkey, ground chicken, or load it up with extra veggies and make it vegetarian.
Can Taco Seasoning Go Bad?
If taco seasoning is stored correctly, it will keep for 3 or more years. Even after 3 years, it can be used, it just may not be quite as flavorful. It should be stored in an airtight container.
Tips for Making a Taco Skillet
- Skillet: For this recipe, we like to use our favorite cast iron skillet because it gives a nice sear on the meat.
- Taco seasoning:Â You can use your favorite store-bought taco seasoning for this recipe, or you can make your own taco seasoning at home. I like to prep big batches of the homemade seasoning so I always have some on hand!
- Dress it up:Â We love this taco skillet as is, but you could definitely dress it up with lime juice, hot sauce, shredded cheddar cheese, avocados (or guacamole), black olives, sour cream, black beans and more!
Spice up your stir-fry game with this delicious and easy taco-inspired dish. Packed with flavor and protein, it’s a perfect weeknight meal for busy families.
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Description
This easy Taco Skillet is loaded with all your favorite taco flavors, but made into a quick and easy stir-fry. It will quickly become a new family weeknight dinner favorite!
- 1 teaspoon Oil
- 1 Tablespoon Butter
- 1 Zucchini, sliced
- 1/2 Onion, chopped
- 3/4 Cup Carrots, julienned or sliced
- 1 Bell Pepper, chopped
- 1 Cup Frozen Corn
- 1 Cup Grape Tomatoes, sliced
- Salt and Pepper
- 1/2 Pound Angel Hair Pasta, (*see notes)
- 1 Clove Garlic, minced
- 1 Pound Ground Beef, (*see notes)
- 2-3 Tablespoons Taco Seasoning
- 1/4 Cup Water
- 1 Jalapeno, sliced
- 1 Tablespoon Fresh Cilantro, chopped
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In a pan over medium heat, add a drizzle of oil and the butter. Add the veggies and begin to sauté until soft.
1 teaspoon Oil, 1 Tablespoon Butter, 1 Zucchini, 1/2 Onion, 3/4 Cup Carrots, 1 Bell Pepper, 1 Cup Frozen Corn
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Add a little salt and pepper to taste.
Salt and Pepper
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Begin cooking the pasta.
1/2 Pound Angel Hair Pasta
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Remove from the pan and add the ground beef.
1 Pound Ground Beef
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Cook until almost cooked through, drain any grease and return to the heat.
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Add the seasoning and water and cooking, stirring occasionally until thickened, about 2 minutes.
2-3 Tablespoons Taco Seasoning, 1/4 Cup Water
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Add all of the remaining ingredients except the pasta and cook for 5 additional minutes.
1 Clove Garlic, 1 Jalapeno, 1 Tablespoon Fresh Cilantro, 1 Cup Grape Tomatoes
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Add the pasta, stir and serve!
Noodles:Â We like to use rice noodles or the glass sweet potato noodles.
Storage:Â Stir fry can be stored in the refrigerator for 4-5 days.
Calories: 615kcal
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