Description
This Beef Skillet Enchiladas recipe is a quick and easy one-pan meal that combines ground beef, fresh vegetables, black beans, and corn tortillas all baked together with a savory red enchilada sauce and melted Mexican cheese blend. Perfect for a satisfying and flavorful family dinner in under 40 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Vegetables
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 small red bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium zucchini, diced
- 6 green onions, thinly sliced (white and light green parts separated from dark green tops)
Spices and Sauces
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 cups red enchilada sauce
Other Ingredients
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup frozen corn kernels
- 8 (6-inch) corn tortillas, each cut into 6 wedges
- 1½ cups shredded Mexican blend cheese, divided
- Cooking spray
- ½ teaspoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to prepare for baking the enchiladas.
- Cook Beef and Vegetables: Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Spray with cooking spray and add olive oil. Once hot, add the ground beef, diced red bell pepper, zucchini, and the white and light green parts of the green onions. Cook while breaking up the beef for about 8 minutes, until the beef is browned and the zucchini is tender.
- Add Spices: Stir in chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and oregano, cooking for another minute to fully bloom the spices and enhance the flavors.
- Add Sauce and Beans: Pour in the red enchilada sauce, black beans, and frozen corn. Stir gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Incorporate Tortillas: Gently fold in the corn tortilla wedges, ensuring they are coated evenly with the enchilada sauce mixture.
- Add Cheese to the Mixture: Sprinkle ½ cup of shredded cheese into the skillet and stir to integrate the cheese throughout the mixture.
- Top with Remaining Cheese: Evenly spread the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheese over the top of the skillet mixture.
- Bake: Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the skillet from the oven and garnish with the dark green tops of the green onions. Serve hot with optional toppings like chopped cilantro, diced tomatoes, or sour cream for extra flavor.
Notes
- Use an oven-safe skillet to easily transfer from stovetop to oven without extra dishes.
- Adjust the chili powder quantity to suit your preferred spice level.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute ground beef with plant-based meat or extra beans and omit meat.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated in the oven or microwave.
- Serve with fresh cilantro, diced tomatoes, and sour cream for enhanced flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
