Easy Skillet Tacos - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    1 lb ground beef
    1 small onion, chopped
    1 teaspoon olive oil
    1 tablespoon chili powder
    1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
    1 teaspoon salt
    1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
    1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
    3/4 cup water
    1/2 cup salsa (I use about 2/3 cup, medium)
    1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
    1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
    taco shell, warmed (or flour tortillas)
    Toppings
    shredded lettuce
    diced tomato
    salsa
    sour cream
Preparation
    Cook ground beef in a large skillet over med-high heat, stirring until beef crumbles and is not longer pink; drain well.
    Remove beef; wipe skillet with a paper towel.
    Saute onion in hot oil in the same skillet over med-high heat.
    Add in chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper; cook 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
    Stir in beans, tomato sauce, 3/4 cup water, and salsa.
    Mash beans in skillet with a fork, leaving some whole; add the beef back to the skillet.
    Bring to a boil; decrease heat, and simmer, uncovered, 8-10 minutes or until liquid is reduced.
    Top evenly with cheese and cilantro; cover, turn off heat, and let stand 5 minutes or until cheese melts.
    Serve w/ taco shells or tortillas and desired toppings.

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