Beef Enchilada Skillet
A quick and flavorful one-skillet meal combining seasoned ground beef, enchilada sauce, and crispy tortillas topped with melted cheese.
Ingredients
Meat and Sauce
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 19 ounce red enchilada sauce
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Mexican oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
Tortillas and Cheese
- 8 corn tortillas corn tortillas (cut into triangles)
- 1.5 cups shredded cheese Mexican blend or mix of cheddar and Monterey Jack
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook ground beef until browned, about 5-6 minutes. Drain excess grease.
- Add chopped onions and spices; cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Pour in enchilada sauce and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Stir in tortilla triangles and ½ cup cheese; coat well.
- Top with remaining cheese, cover, and let sit for 3-5 minutes until cheese melts.
Notes
For a spicier version, add chopped jalapeños or hot sauce.