Recipe Details

Beef Taco Skillet

Comfort Food
Ingredients

  • 6 

    6-inch corn tortillas

  • 1 1/2 lb. 

    ground beef

  • 2 tsp. 

    chili powder

  • 2 tsp. 

    ground cumin

  • 1 tsp. 

    kosher salt

  • Black pepper, to taste

  • 1 tbsp. 

    vegetable oil

  • 2 

    small sweet potatoes (about 1 pound), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces

  • 1 

    14.5-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed

  • 1 

    chipotle chile in adobo, chopped, plus 1 teaspoon sauce from the can

  • 2 c. 

    jarred salsa

  • Chopped avocado, thinly sliced radishes, crumbled queso fresco, and sliced scallions, for topping

Description

  1. Lightly char the tortillas over the flame of a gas burner. Let cool, then tear into large pieces.
  2. Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and season with the chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper.
  3. Cook, breaking up the meat, until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove the beef to a bowl and set aside.
  4. Add the vegetable oil and sweet potatoes to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until browned around the edges and beginning to soften, 5 to 7 minutes.
  5. Add the black beans, chipotle, adobo sauce and ¼ cup salsa to the sweet potatoes. Stir in the beef and 1 cup water and cook, stirring often, until slightly thickened and the sweet potatoes are tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
  6. Stir in the remaining 1¾ cups salsa and add a little more water if you like a saucier dish. Stir in the tortilla pieces. Serve immediately with your favorite toppings.