Description
These Beef Skillet Enchiladas are a quick and easy one-pan dinner that combines all the flavors of traditional enchiladas in a stovetop version. Perfect for a busy weeknight, this dish is packed with seasoned ground beef, cheese, tortillas, and a zesty sauce.
Ingredients
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Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 can (10 ounces) red enchilada sauce
- 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies (drained)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 small flour or corn tortillas (cut into strips or quarters)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Sliced green onions and sour cream for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Ground Beef Mixture: Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and diced onion, cook until beef is browned and onion is soft. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Season and Simmer: Stir in garlic, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper; cook for 1 minute. Reduce heat to medium, add enchilada sauce and diced tomatoes. Stir in tortilla strips and cheese.
- Finish and Serve: Cover and cook for 5-7 minutes until cheese melts and tortillas are tender. Remove from heat, sprinkle with cilantro. Garnish with green onions and sour cream. Serve hot.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add black beans or corn.
- Substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
