Beef Skillet Enchiladas (Printable Version)
Savory one-pan skillet with seasoned ground beef, enchilada sauce, corn tortillas and melted cheeses.
# What You'll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 1 pound ground beef
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 small yellow onion, diced
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
05 - 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
→ Spices & Herbs
06 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
07 - 1 teaspoon chili powder
08 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Sauces & Pantry
11 - 1 can (15 ounces) enchilada sauce
12 - 1/2 cup tomato sauce
13 - 8 small corn tortillas, cut into quarters
14 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
15 - 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
→ Toppings (optional)
16 - Sliced green onions
17 - Chopped fresh cilantro
18 - Sour cream
19 - Diced avocado
# How To Make It:
01 - In a large oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef, breaking it into pieces, until browned. Drain excess fat if necessary.
02 - Add diced onion, minced garlic, and red bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté until vegetables are softened, about 3 to 4 minutes.
03 - Stir in black beans, ground cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until combined.
04 - Pour in enchilada sauce and tomato sauce, and mix thoroughly with the beef and vegetables.
05 - Arrange half of the quartered corn tortillas over the skillet contents. Sprinkle evenly with half of the cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses. Repeat with remaining tortillas and cheese.
06 - Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 5 to 7 minutes until fully heated and cheese is melted.
07 - If desired, place the skillet under a broiler for 2 to 3 minutes to achieve a bubbly, golden cheese crust.
08 - Top with green onions, cilantro, sour cream, or diced avocado to preference. Serve immediately while hot.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- Everything cooks in a single skillet, so you spend more time eating than scrubbing dishes.
- It scratches that enchilada itch without the fussy rolling and baking routine.
02 -
- If you skip draining the beef fat, the tortilla layers will turn soggy and greasy instead of tender.
- Letting the skillet rest for 3 minutes after cooking helps everything set so servings hold together on the plate.
03 -
- Mix the two cheeses together before layering so every bite has both sharp and creamy notes.
- Warming the tortilla quarters in the microwave for 20 seconds before layering keeps them pliable and prevents cracking.