Description
Sizzling beef skillet enchiladas bring Mexican-inspired comfort straight to your kitchen, melding spicy ground beef with melted cheese and zesty sauce. Crisp tortillas and rich flavors make this one-pan wonder a quick, satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins and Starches:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 6 corn tortillas
Sauces and Seasonings:
- 1 cup enchilada sauce
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Cheese and Toppings:
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup sour cream (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat, creating an ideal cooking surface for the ground beef.
- Crumble the ground beef into the hot skillet, breaking it down into small, uniform pieces for even cooking.
- Sprinkle taco seasoning, salt, and black pepper over the beef, thoroughly mixing to ensure complete flavor distribution.
- Cook the seasoned beef for 7-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it’s completely browned and no pink remains.
- Drain any excess fat from the skillet to prevent a greasy final dish.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and pour enchilada sauce directly over the cooked beef, stirring to coat evenly.
- Warm the corn tortillas briefly to make them more pliable and prevent cracking.
- Layer the tortillas in the skillet, creating a nestled arrangement over the beef mixture.
- Generously sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the tortillas, covering the entire surface.
- Cover the skillet and let the cheese melt for 3-4 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- Remove from heat and garnish with diced onions and fresh cilantro.
- Optional: Add a dollop of sour cream on top before serving for extra creaminess.
- Serve hot directly from the skillet, ensuring each portion has a mix of beef, tortilla, and melted cheese.
Notes
- Enhance tortilla flexibility by warming them slightly in a dry skillet or microwave for 10-15 seconds before layering.
- Drain ground beef thoroughly to prevent excess grease, using a colander or paper towels for best results.
- Choose lean ground beef (90/10 or 93/7) to reduce fat content and create a healthier version of the dish.
- Swap corn tortillas with gluten-free or whole wheat options to accommodate dietary preferences and nutritional needs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg