How to Make the Perfect This Sheet Pan Taco Dinner Will Transform Your Weeknight Meals

Mexican · Easy · 40 minutes min · 4 servings

Satisfy your taco cravings with this easy and flavorful sheet pan dinner full of vibrant veggies and seasoned beef, perfect for busy weeknights.

Why this recipe works

This This Sheet Pan Taco Dinner Will Transform Your Weeknight Meals recipe has been crafted to deliver restaurant-quality results in your home kitchen. At just 40 minutes minutes from start to finish, it fits perfectly into a busy schedule without sacrificing flavor. Each serving comes in at 520 calories with 32g of protein, making it a balanced choice for any meal.

What you will need

This recipe uses 17 simple ingredients that you can find at any grocery store:

1 lb ground beef
1 can black beans
1 cup corn
1 bell pepper red
1 bell pepper green
1 onion red
2 cloves garlic
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp taco seasoning
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 lime juiced
1 cup shredded cheese
1 cup chopped cilantro

Step by step instructions

Step 1: Preheat the Oven

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2: Prepare Ingredients

Chop the bell peppers, onion, and garlic. Drain and rinse the black beans.

Step 3: Cook the Beef

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned.

Step 4: Mix in Vegetables

Stir in chopped peppers, onion, garlic, black beans, and corn. Add taco seasoning, cumin, paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.

Step 5: Spread on Sheet Pan

Transfer the beef and vegetable mixture to a lined sheet pan. Spread evenly.

Step 6: Bake

Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.

Step 7: Serve and Garnish

Remove from the oven, squeeze lime juice, and sprinkle with cheese and cilantro before serving.

Easy substitutions

Missing an ingredient? Here are some swaps that work perfectly:

ground beef → ground turkey
black beans → pinto beans
shredded cheese → avocado slices

Common mistakes to avoid

Watch out for these pitfalls that can affect your results:

Using too much taco seasoning can overwhelm the dish.
Not draining the beans properly may make the dish watery.
Overcooking the vegetables can make them mushy.

Nutrition facts

Per serving: 520 calories, 32g protein, 45g carbs, 25g fat, 6g fiber.

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