Beef Skillet Enchiladas (Printable)
One-pan Tex-Mex skillet of seasoned beef, enchilada sauce, corn tortillas and melted cheese in 40 minutes.
# Ingredient List:
→ 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, 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 Make:
01 - Heat a large oven-proof skillet over medium-high. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until evenly browned. Drain any excess fat if necessary.
02 - Add the diced onion, minced garlic, and red bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until vegetables soften.
03 - Stir in black beans, ground cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until aromatic.
04 - Pour in the enchilada sauce and tomato sauce. Mix thoroughly to combine all ingredients.
05 - Arrange half of the quartered corn tortillas over the beef mixture. Sprinkle with half of the cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese. Repeat layering with the remaining tortillas and cheese.
06 - Reduce heat to low, cover skillet, and simmer for 5 to 7 minutes until cheese melts and dish is heated through.
07 - For a golden, bubbly cheese topping, reposition oven rack and broil skillet under high heat for 2 to 3 minutes, monitoring carefully.
08 - Garnish with sliced green onions, fresh cilantro, sour cream, or diced avocado if desired. Serve immediately while hot.
# Helpful Tips:
01 -
- This is the fastest Tex-Mex fix I know for when you crave cozy and bold all at once.
- Everyone gets gooey pockets of cheese and saucy bits in every forkful—it wins over picky eaters every single time.
02 -
- Once I tried rushing the beef and it ended up gray and bland—give it the extra minute for full flavor.
- Swapping red sauce for green one night was a revelation; it totally shifts the mood of the whole meal.
03 -
- A sprinkle of smoked paprika right before broiling lifts the whole dish to new savory heights.
- Warming the tortillas just a bit makes them easier to layer and stops them from tearing.