Description
Beef Skillet Enchiladas deliver all the bold flavors of traditional enchiladas in a convenient one-pan meal. Packed with lean ground beef, fresh vegetables, and black beans, this easy dinner is perfect for busy weeknights, with a prep time of just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
- ½ teaspoon olive oil
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 small red bell pepper, diced (¾–1 cup)
- 1 medium zucchini, diced (1 ¾–2 cups)
- 6 green onions, thinly sliced (white and light green parts separated from dark green parts)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 cups (15–16 ounces) red enchilada sauce
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 8 (6-inch) corn tortillas, cut into wedges
- 1 ½ cups shredded Mexican blend cheese, divided
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C).
- Cook Beef and Veggies: Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, bell pepper, zucchini, and the white and light green parts of the green onions. Cook for 8 minutes, breaking up the beef, until fully cooked.
- Season and Combine: Turn off heat. Stir in chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and oregano. Add enchilada sauce, black beans, corn, and ½ cup of cheese. Mix to combine.
- Add Tortillas: Fold in tortilla wedges until evenly coated.
- Bake: Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of cheese over the top. Bake for 10–15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly.
- Serve: Garnish with dark green onion tops and cilantro. Serve warm with toppings like sour cream, tomatoes, or avocado.
Notes
- Substitute ground turkey or chicken for the beef for variety.
- To make it vegetarian, omit the meat and increase the beans or add pinto beans.
- Adjust spice levels by choosing mild or hot enchilada sauce or adding jalapeños.
- Use certified gluten-free corn tortillas and check other ingredients for gluten-free options.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet and Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
