About Protein Beef Taco Skillet with Chipotle Yogurt Sauce
This protein-packed beef taco skillet combines seasoned ground beef, black beans, tomatoes, peppers and melted cheddar cheese in one hearty dish. Finished with a creamy, smoky chipotle yogurt sauce, fresh cilantro and avocado, it’s an easy, flavorful dinner the whole family can enjoy!
Ingredients for Beef Taco Skillet
1 tablespoon oil or butter
1 small red onion, minced
1/2-1 jalapeno or serrano pepper, minced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 large bell pepper, sliced
1 lb ground beef
1 can black beans, drained
28 oz can crushed tomatoes
1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, grated
juice from 1/2 lime
1/2 cup cilantro, finely chopped
2 teaspoons cumin
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1-1 1/2 teaspoons salt
black pepper to taste
Ingredients for Chipotle Yogurt Sauce
1 cup greek yogurt
1-2 chipotle peppers from can chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
1 clove garlic
1/2 tablespoon maple syrup
1 teaspoon olive oil
juice from 1/2 lime
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-2 tablespoons water to thin out sauce based on your preferred thickness
Additional Toppings
Cilantro, chopped
Avocado, sliced
Tortilla chips
Preparation
01Add all chipotle yogurt ingredients to a food processor or blender and blend until smooth. Set aside.
02Add oil to a skillet over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper, jalapeno and garlic. Cook for 3 minutes. Add ground beef and seasonings. Cook for about 5 minutes until the ground beef is browned.
03Add all remaining ingredients to the skillet except for the cheese and stir to combine. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes. Turn off heat and top with cheese.
04Turn on the broiler to the oven and add the skillet to the oven. Cook for 3-5 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly.
05Top skillet with yogurt sauce and additional cilantro. Divide out and serve with chips and avocado.
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