Description
This Beef Skillet Enchiladas recipe delivers a comforting and flavorful meal with a perfect blend of seasoned ground beef, vegetables, beans, and enchilada sauce baked with melted cheese. It’s an easy-to-make, one-pan dish ideal for busy weeknights and customizable with various protein and cheese options.
Ingredients
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Meat and Vegetables
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 diced bell pepper
- 1 diced zucchini
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 cup black beans (drained and rinsed if canned)
Spices and Sauce
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 1/2 cups green enchilada sauce
Other Ingredients
- 1 tbsp cooking oil (such as vegetable or olive oil)
- 6 corn tortillas, cut into wedges
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, pepper jack, or vegan cheese)
Optional Toppings
- Avocado slices
- Sour cream
- Fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) so it’s ready once you finish assembling the enchiladas.
- Sauté beef and veggies: Place a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the cooking oil, then the ground beef, diced bell pepper, zucchini, and green onions. Break apart the meat and cook until the beef is browned and the vegetables have softened, about 7-8 minutes.
- Add spices and sauce: Turn off the heat. Sprinkle in chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and oregano. Pour in the green enchilada sauce and stir in the black beans and frozen corn. Toss gently to combine all the ingredients.
- Stir in tortillas: Fold in the corn tortilla wedges until everything is well coated with sauce and mixed together evenly in the skillet.
- Top with cheese and bake: Sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the top of the skillet mixture. Place the skillet in the preheated oven and bake for 10–15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish and serve: Remove the skillet from the oven and add your favorite toppings such as avocado slices, sour cream, and fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- To make the recipe dairy-free, use vegan cheese or omit the cheese topping.
- Ground turkey or chicken can be used as a substitute for ground beef for a leaner option.
- Pinto beans, kidney beans, or lentils can be used instead of black beans depending on preference.
- If gluten is not a concern, flour tortillas can be swapped in instead of corn tortillas.
- Adjust the spice level by adding more chili powder or a pinch of cayenne pepper for heat.
