Beef Enchilada Skillet

This cheesy Beef Enchilada Skillet recipe with ground beef is a quick and easy way to enjoy a delicious comfort food the whole family will love for dinner. It’s a healthy enchilada recipe with the convenience of cooking skillet enchiladas in one pot!

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Also try my amazing beef enchilada with corn tortillas, cream cheese chicken enchiladas and my popular white chicken enchiladas.

Beef Skillet Enchiladas (Easy One-Pan Recipe)

Skillet enchiladas with ground beef are a satisfying and hearty dish that’s not fussy and perfect for scooping and serving straight from the skillet.

Seasoned ground beef, red enchilada sauce, and gooey cheese blend together in one skillet, allowing the tortillas to soak up all the flavors.

It’s one of the best comfort foods — cheesy, saucy, and warm, like a hug on a plate that comes together in just 45 minutes.

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (10-ounce) can red enchilada sauce
• 1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies
• 8 corn tortillas, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
• chopped fresh cilantro and sour cream for garnish, optional

How To Make Beef Enchiladas In Skillet

Step One – In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown ground beef with onion until meat is no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes. Drain.

Step Two – Add garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step Three – Stir in black beans, red enchilada sauce, and diced tomatoes with green chilies. Bring to a simmer.

Step Four – Add tortilla pieces, pushing them down into the sauce mixture.

Step Five – Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 10 minutes until tortillas are softened.

Step Six – Sprinkle cheese over the top, cover, and cook for 5 minutes until cheese is melted.

Step Seven – Serve hot, topped with cilantro and sour cream, if desired. Enjoy!

Can I Use Flour Tortillas Instead Of Corn Tortillas?

Yes, but they will become softer and slightly mushier in the sauce. Corn tortillas hold their texture better.

How Do I Make This Enchilada Dish Less Spicy?

Use mild enchilada sauce and diced tomatoes without green chilies. You can also reduce the chili powder.

Can I Add More Veggies To This Dish?

Absolutely! Bell peppers, zucchini, or corn would all be great additions.

Storage And Reheating Instructions:

Enchiladas Skillet should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

To Reheat: Warm in a skillet over medium heat until heated through, or microwave in 30-second increments.

To Freeze: Freeze in an airtight container for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before reheating.

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