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Paleo Taco Skillet

Cultural Context

The Paleo Taco Skillet is a modern twist on traditional Mexican flavors, designed to fit within the Paleo diet, which emphasizes whole foods and excludes grains and processed ingredients. This dish celebrates the vibrant flavors of tacos while offering a healthy, one-pan meal option. It has gained popularity among health-conscious individuals and those looking for quick weeknight dinners.

MexicanMXmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 tablespoons avocado oil
1 red bell pepper
1 onion
1 pound ground beef
2 tablespoons paleo taco seasoning
1/2 cup salsa
1 lime
diced tomatoes
fresh jalapenos
shredded cheese
sour cream
fresh avocado
fresh cilantro
organic corn chips

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Ground turkey is leaner and lower in calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point.

1

Preheat a cast-iron skillet until hot.

2

Add 2 tablespoons of avocado oil to the skillet.

3

Dice 1 red bell pepper and 1 onion.

4

Add the diced onion to the skillet and sauté until softened.

5

Add the diced red bell pepper to the skillet and cook until soft.

6

Add 1 pound of ground beef to the skillet; cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula.

7

Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of paleo taco seasoning over the beef and stir to combine.

8

Add 1/2 cup of salsa to the skillet and stir well.

9

Squeeze the juice of 1 lime over the mixture and stir again, pressing the lime halves down into the mixture.

10

Plate the dish and add toppings such as diced tomatoes, fresh jalapenos, shredded cheese, sour cream, fresh avocado, and fresh cilantro.

Cooking Techniques

sautéing

Equipment Needed

cast-iron skilletspatulaknifecutting board

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

paleodairy-free

Also Known As

Taco SkilletPaleo Tacos
Local Name: Paila de Tacos Paleo

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