Beef Skillet Enchiladas (Printer-friendly)
Quick one-pan skillet of seasoned ground beef, beans, tortillas and melted cheeses for a comforting Tex-Mex family meal.
# 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, quartered
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 Guide:
01 - Heat a large oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking up with a spatula, until evenly browned. Drain excess fat if necessary.
02 - Add diced onion, minced garlic, and diced red bell pepper to the pan. Sauté until the vegetables are soft, about 3 to 4 minutes.
03 - Incorporate the black beans, ground cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to blend flavors.
04 - Pour in the enchilada sauce and tomato sauce. Mix thoroughly to ensure even distribution.
05 - Arrange half of the quartered corn tortillas over the beef mixture. Sprinkle with half the cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese. Repeat layering with remaining tortillas and cheese.
06 - Reduce heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer for 5 to 7 minutes until heated through and the cheese has melted.
07 - If desired, transfer skillet under the broiler for 2 to 3 minutes to achieve a bubbly, golden cheese crust.
08 - Top with green onions, cilantro, sour cream, or diced avocado as preferred. Serve immediately while hot.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- You can prep and cook everything in one skillet (less dishes, more flavor concentrated).
- The layered tortillas and cheese turn out like a lazy Tex-Mex lasagna you’ll crave again and again.
02 -
- I once forgot to cover the skillet and ended up with dry edges—covering is key for soft, luscious tortillas.
- Letting the meat brown deeply before adding vegetables brings the most savory flavor to the whole dish.
03 -
- If your skillet isn’t oven-safe, transfer to a baking dish before broiling for a bubbly, golden top.
- Sneak in extra veggies like corn or zucchini—they tuck right in with the beans and never get noticed by picky eaters.