Description
If you’re craving the cozy flavors of enchiladas but short on time and patience, this Ground Beef Skillet Enchiladas recipe is your dinner lifesaver. All the cheesy, saucy, and spicy goodness of traditional enchiladas, minus the rolling and baking fuss. It’s a simple stovetop dinner that’s made in one skillet and comes together with just 15 minutes of prep time. Trust me, this one’s a weeknight staple.
Ingredients
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Beef substitutes: Swap beef for ground turkey or chicken if you prefer.
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Beans: Pinto beans, kidney beans, or even lentils work well.
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Cheese: Use any melting cheese—mozzarella, pepper jack, or a vegan cheese if dairy-free.
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Tortillas: Flour tortillas can be used if you don’t need the recipe to be gluten-free.
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Sauce: Green enchilada sauce adds a tangy, vibrant twist.
Instructions
Set it to 375°F (190°C) so it’s ready once you finish assembling everything.
Place your skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil, then the ground beef, diced pepper, zucchini, and green onions. Break the meat apart and cook until the beef is browned and the veggies soften.
Turn off the heat. Sprinkle in chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and oregano. Pour in your enchilada sauce and stir in black beans and frozen corn. Toss gently.
Fold in the corn tortilla wedges until everything is well coated.
Sprinkle shredded cheese over the skillet and place it in the oven for 10–15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Add your favorite toppings—like avocado, sour cream, cilantro, or jalapeños—and dig in while it’s hot.
Notes
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Add rice or quinoa to stretch the dish further for larger families or meal prep.
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Prep ahead by chopping all vegetables in advance and storing them in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15min
- Cook Time: 25min
- Category: Dinner,main course
- Method: Skillet, Oven-Baked
- Cuisine: mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 generous portion (approx. 1/6 of the recipe)
- Calories: 435kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 76mg