Beef Skillet Enchiladas (Printable)
One-pan Tex-Mex skillet of spiced ground beef, beans, enchilada sauce and melted cheddar over quartered corn tortillas.
# 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, red or green
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
# Directions:
01 - In a large oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon, until evenly browned. Drain any excess fat if necessary.
02 - Add diced onion, minced garlic, and diced red bell pepper to the beef. Sauté until vegetables are softened, about 3 to 4 minutes.
03 - Stir in drained black beans, ground cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly to combine.
04 - Pour enchilada sauce and tomato sauce over the mixture. Stir until evenly incorporated.
05 - Arrange half of the quartered corn tortillas over the mixture. Sprinkle with half the shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese. Repeat layering with remaining tortillas and cheeses.
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, place the skillet under a broiler for 2 to 3 minutes to achieve a bubbly, golden finish on top.
08 - Top with green onions, fresh cilantro, sour cream, and diced avocado as preferred. Serve hot.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The entire meal happens in one pan, so cleanup is a breeze and flavors have nowhere to hide.
- Even picky eaters gobble up the cheesy layers and saucy beef, making this comfort food an easy win.
02 -
- If you skip draining the beef well, the skillet can turn greasy and the tortillas won’t soak up all the flavor.
- Switching to freshly shredded cheese instead of bagged makes a world of difference for meltiness and taste.
03 -
- Don’t skip the quick trip under the broiler if you crave bubbly, bronzed cheese on top.
- A wooden spoon makes it easier to lift neat servings straight from the skillet.