Beef Skillet Enchiladas (Printable)
Savory one-pan Tex-Mex of seasoned beef, black beans, enchilada sauce and melted cheddar-Monterey Jack.
# 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
16 - Sliced green onions
17 - Chopped fresh cilantro
18 - Sour cream
19 - Diced avocado
# How to Make It:
01 - In a large oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat, crumble and cook the ground beef until thoroughly browned. Drain excess fat if present.
02 - Add diced onion, minced garlic, and red bell pepper to the pan. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until vegetables are softened.
03 - Mix in the drained black beans, ground cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to distribute seasonings evenly.
04 - Pour in the enchilada sauce and tomato sauce. Stir to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
05 - Arrange half of the quartered corn tortillas over the beef mixture. Sprinkle with half of both cheeses. Repeat layering with remaining tortillas and cheese.
06 - Reduce heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer for 5 to 7 minutes until heated through and cheese is completely melted.
07 - If desired, place the skillet under a broiler for 2 to 3 minutes until the top is bubbly and golden brown.
08 - Top with green onions, cilantro, sour cream, or diced avocado as preferred. Serve hot.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It all comes together in one skillet for less mess and more flavor mingling.
- Layering the tortillas lets everyone scoop out gooey, perfectly cheesy portions every time.
02 -
- Don’t broil the cheese too long—the difference between golden and burnt is about 30 seconds.
- Letting the skillet rest for five minutes before serving keeps it from falling apart on your plate.
03 -
- Browning the beef deeply is the step that builds that crave-worthy flavor foundation.
- A good sprinkle of fresh herbs on top just before serving wakes up every bite.