Beef Skillet Enchiladas (Print)
Hearty one-pan Tex-Mex skillet with seasoned beef, black beans, enchilada sauce and melted cheddar for fast family dinners.
# 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
# How To Make:
01 - In a large oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef, breaking it into small pieces, until evenly browned. Drain excess fat if necessary.
02 - Add the diced onion, minced garlic, and diced red bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté until the vegetables have softened, about 3 to 4 minutes.
03 - Mix in the drained black beans, ground cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper, stirring thoroughly to combine.
04 - Pour in the enchilada sauce and tomato sauce. Stir to fully integrate.
05 - Layout half the quartered corn tortillas evenly over the beef mixture. Top with half the cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses. Repeat with remaining tortillas and cheese.
06 - Reduce heat to low, cover the skillet, and let simmer for 5 to 7 minutes until fully heated and the cheese is melted.
07 - For a bubbly, golden cheese top, place the skillet under a broiler for 2 to 3 minutes if desired.
08 - Garnish with green onions, fresh cilantro, sour cream, or avocado as preferred. Serve immediately while hot.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- This skillet meal feels like a Tex-Mex secret stash just for weeknights when time is tight.
- The one-pan efficiency means there&pos;s maximum flavor and minimal cleanup – nobody ever fights about seconds.
02 -
- If you rush the browning of the beef, the flavor just doesn&pos;t sing – don&pos;t shortcut this step.
- Letting the skillet rest for a few minutes before serving makes the layers easier to scoop and keeps cheesy goodness from sliding everywhere.
03 -
- Always let the hot skillet sit off the burner for a few minutes; this gives the tortillas time to soak up flavor without turning mushy.
- A quick zap of oil on your knife makes cutting tortillas cleaner and less sticky.