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Easy Beef Skillet Enchiladas

Easy Beef Skillet Enchiladas (One-Pan, Gluten-Free)


  • Author: ranime
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4-6 servings 1x

Description

All the deliciousness of enchiladas without the rolling! This easy skillet version layers tortillas with seasoned beef, cheese, and enchilada sauce for a quick, comforting meal that comes together in one pan.


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef (85% lean)
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning
  • 1 can (10 oz) red enchilada sauce
  • 1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles
  • 6 corn tortillas, cut into quarters
  • 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Optional toppings:
  • Sour cream
  • Diced avocado
  • Sliced black olives
  • Chopped tomatoes
  • Thinly sliced radishes

Instructions

  1. Brown the beef: Heat oil in large oven-safe skillet over medium-high. Cook beef, onion and garlic until beef is browned (5-7 mins). Drain excess fat.
  2. Season: Stir in taco seasoning, enchilada sauce, and green chiles. Simmer 2 minutes.
  3. Layer: Remove from heat. Arrange half the tortilla pieces over beef mixture, overlapping slightly. Sprinkle with 1 cup cheese. Repeat layers.
  4. Bake: Transfer skillet to oven. Broil 3-5 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
  5. Garnish: Sprinkle with cilantro and add desired toppings.
  6. Serve directly from the skillet with a spatula.

Notes

  • For spicier version, use hot enchilada sauce or add diced jalapeños
  • Can substitute ground turkey or chicken for beef
  • Vegetarian option: Use plant-based crumbles and black beans
  • Leftovers reheat well in microwave or oven
  • If you don’t have oven-safe skillet, transfer to baking dish before broiling
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Skillet/Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican-American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
  • Calories: 380
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 920mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 1g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 24g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg