Description
Ground beef skillet enchiladas bring comfort right to your dinner table with minimal cleanup. Cheesy, zesty layers of tortillas and seasoned beef create a quick meal that satisfies your entire family’s hunger.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 8 corn tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 can black beans
Sauces and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 cup salsa
- ½ cup enchilada sauce
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp cumin
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- ½ cup diced onions
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Brown 1 lb ground beef in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat for 6-8 minutes, crumbling the meat into small pieces as it cooks.
- Drain any excess fat from the skillet, keeping the beef in the pan.
- Sprinkle ½ cup diced onions, 1 tsp chili powder, ½ tsp cumin, ¼ tsp garlic powder, salt, and pepper over the beef. Stir and cook for 2 minutes to blend the flavors.
- Pour 1 cup salsa and 1 can of black beans into the skillet. Thoroughly combine and let simmer for 3 minutes.
- Tear 8 corn tortillas into bite-sized pieces and fold them into the beef mixture, ensuring even distribution.
- Drizzle ½ cup enchilada sauce over the skillet contents and gently mix to coat all ingredients.
- Sprinkle 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese evenly across the top of the skillet, creating a complete cheese layer.
- Cover the skillet and reduce heat to low. Cook for 5 minutes until the cheese completely melts and becomes bubbly.
- Remove from heat and scatter 2 tbsp chopped cilantro over the top for a fresh finish.
- Serve the enchiladas directly from the skillet, using a large spoon to portion out the warm, cheesy mixture.
Notes
- Always break ground beef into small, uniform crumbles for even cooking and better texture in the final dish.
- Drain excess fat thoroughly to prevent a greasy skillet and ensure a clean, robust flavor profile.
- Tear corn tortillas into similar-sized pieces so they absorb sauce evenly and create consistent bites throughout the skillet.
- For a low-carb version, swap corn tortillas with cauliflower rice or skip bread-based elements completely.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 16-18 minutes
- Category: One-Skillet
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 518 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg