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Beef Skillet Enchiladas Recipe

Beef Skillet Enchiladas Recipe
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These Beef Skillet Enchiladas are a hearty and flavorful one-pan meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight. Packed with lean ground beef, vegetables, beans, and gooey cheese, this dish is sure to be a family favorite. The enchiladas are easy to make and can be customized with your favorite toppings.

Ingredients

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    For the Enchiladas:

  • Cooking spray
  • ½ teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 small red bell pepper, diced small (about ¾ – 1 cup)
  • 1 medium zucchini, diced small (about 1 ¾ – 2 cups)
  • 6 green onions, thinly sliced, white/light green and dark green parts separated
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 cups (15 to 16 oz) jarred or canned red enchilada sauce*
  • 1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup frozen corn (fire roasted or regular)
  • 8 (6-inch) corn tortillas, each cut into 6 wedges (about 8 ounces total)
  • 1 ½ cups shredded Mexican blend cheese, divided

    For Garnish:

  • Green onion tops
  • Fresh cilantro
  • Sour cream
  • Diced tomatoes
  • Diced or sliced avocado

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven and prepare the skillet: Preheat the oven to 425°F. Place a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. When the skillet is hot, spray with cooking spray, then add oil and swirl to coat.
  2. Cook the beef and vegetables: Add the ground beef, bell pepper, zucchini, and white/light green parts of the green onions. Cook for 8 minutes, breaking up the meat until no longer pink and the vegetables are tender.
  3. Add seasonings and sauce: Turn off heat. Add chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, oregano, enchilada sauce, black beans, corn, and ½ cup shredded cheese. Mix well.
  4. Add tortillas and cheese: Gently fold in the tortilla wedges until coated with sauce. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  5. Bake: Bake for 10-15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  6. Serve: Garnish with dark green parts of green onions, cilantro, tomatoes, avocado, and sour cream. Serve hot.

Notes

  • You can customize the filling with your favorite vegetables or beans.
  • Feel free to add jalapeños or hot sauce for extra heat.
  • These enchiladas are great for meal prep and leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for a few days.

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Keywords: Beef Skillet Enchiladas, One-Pan Meal, Mexican Enchiladas, Ground Beef Recipe

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