Mexican Tortilla Skillet

Health score
16%
Mexican Tortilla Skillet
25 min.
4
549kcal

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Are you ready to spice up your mealtime with a delightful fusion of flavors? The Mexican Tortilla Skillet is a vibrant and hearty dish that promises to please your taste buds and satisfy your hunger in just 25 minutes! Perfect for busy weeknights or a casual lunch, this skillet meal combines the classic tastes of Mexican cuisine with the convenience of a one-pan dish.

Imagine tender ground beef infused with aromatic garlic and zesty taco seasoning, all brought together with juicy tomatoes and tangy salsa. Toss in some flour tortillas cut into bite-sized squares, and you have a texture contrast that will keep every bite interesting! Topped off with a generous sprinkling of melted cheddar cheese, this dish is comfort food at its finest.

Not only is this Mexican Tortilla Skillet rich in flavors, but it also boasts a balanced caloric profile, making it a great option for lunch, dinner, or even a fun family meal. Plus, with only a frying pan needed for preparation, cleanup is a breeze! Add a pop of color and nutrition with some fresh green peppers, and you’ve got yourself a dish that’s as pleasing to the eyes as it is to the palate. Get ready to serve up some smiles with this quick and satisfying recipe!

Ingredients

  •  flour tortilla 
  • clove garlic minced
  • pound ground beef 
  • 0.5 cup salsa 
  • 0.5 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • packet taco seasoning homemade store-bought
  • cups canned tomatoes fresh pureed canned

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • kitchen scissors
  • pizza cutter

Directions

  1. Heat a large skillet over high heat until hot.
  2. Add ground beef, garlic, and taco seasoning. Cook until beef is browned, breaking it into small pieces with the side of a spoon and mixing everything together.
  3. While beef is browning, slice tortillas into 1-inch squares. A pizza cutter or scissors works well for this.
  4. Add tomatoes, salsa, and cut-up tortillas to skillet and cook for 5 minutes over medium heat. If it seems dry, you can add a little water. Once this is heated through, sprinkle cheese over top and cover for a few minutes. Once cheese is melted, it is ready to serve.
  5. Sprinkle with chopped green pepper (if using) for a little color, crunch, and a healthy dose of vitamin C. Note: Don't ask me why, but very often the price of the tortillas sold in the Hispanic foods section of a supermarket is lower than that of the tortillas sold in the refrigerator case of the very same supermarket. Check it out at your store.

Nutrition Facts

Calories549kcal
Protein20.9%
Fat51.13%
Carbs27.97%

Properties

Glycemic Index
32.25
Glycemic Load
9.66
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
24.545217405195%

Flavonoids

Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:549.07kcal
27.45%
Fat:31.48g
48.43%
Saturated Fat:12.78g
79.89%
Carbohydrates:38.76g
12.92%
Net Carbohydrates:32.64g
11.87%
Sugar:9.93g
11.03%
Cholesterol:94.64mg
31.55%
Sodium:1578.55mg
68.63%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:28.95g
57.9%
Selenium:32.17µg
45.95%
Vitamin B3:8.64mg
43.19%
Vitamin B12:2.58µg
42.94%
Zinc:5.9mg
39.32%
Phosphorus:386.83mg
38.68%
Iron:6.17mg
34.27%
Vitamin B6:0.65mg
32.53%
Vitamin A:1378.59IU
27.57%
Vitamin B1:0.38mg
25.52%
Vitamin B2:0.43mg
25.36%
Manganese:0.51mg
25.29%
Fiber:6.12g
24.48%
Calcium:237.57mg
23.76%
Potassium:814.69mg
23.28%
Vitamin C:15.92mg
19.3%
Copper:0.37mg
18.27%
Folate:70.26µg
17.56%
Vitamin E:2.48mg
16.54%
Magnesium:62.25mg
15.56%
Vitamin K:13.41µg
12.77%
Vitamin B5:1.11mg
11.08%
Vitamin D:0.2µg
1.32%
Source:My Recipes