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Beef Enchilada Skillet Recipe

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This Beef Enchilada Skillet is a delicious and hearty one-pan meal that combines ground beef, vegetables, and traditional Mexican spices with creamy melted cheese and enchilada sauce. It’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, offering bold flavors and a satisfying texture with corn tortillas baked right into the skillet.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Meat and Vegetables

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 of a white onion, diced
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1/2 cup frozen corn
  • 1 cup low sodium black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

Seasonings

  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Others

  • 15 ounces red enchilada sauce
  • 5 corn tortillas, cut into triangles
  • 1 cup shredded Colby jack cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Tortillas: Preheat your oven to 425° F (220° C). Cut the corn tortillas into triangle shapes to mimic traditional enchilada pieces that will be incorporated into the skillet.
  2. Cook Beef and Onions: Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet, preferably cast iron. Add diced onion and ground beef to the skillet. Season with salt, freshly ground black pepper, chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder. Use a wooden spoon or spatula to crumble the beef and cook until the beef is browned and the onion is tender and cooked through.
  3. Add Beans, Corn, Cilantro, and Enchilada Sauce: Stir in the black beans, frozen corn, chopped cilantro, and enchilada sauce, mixing everything until well combined, ensuring the sauce coats all the ingredients evenly.
  4. Add Tortillas and Combine: Add the tortilla triangles to the skillet and stir them into the beef mixture so that they get coated with the enchilada sauce.
  5. Top with Cheese and Bake: Sprinkle the shredded Colby jack cheese evenly over the top of the skillet. Place the skillet in the preheated oven and bake for 10-15 minutes or until the casserole is bubbly and the cheese has melted and slightly browned.
  6. Serve: Remove from the oven and serve immediately. Add any desired toppings such as extra cilantro, sour cream, or diced avocado for a complete meal.

Notes

  • You can substitute Colby jack cheese with Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese for a different flavor.
  • If you don’t have an oven-safe skillet, transfer the mixture to a baking dish before adding the cheese and baking.
  • For a spicier dish, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or diced jalapeños when cooking the beef.
  • Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.
  • To make this dish gluten-free, ensure the tortillas are certified gluten-free corn tortillas.
  • Author: Olivia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Low Salt

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