One Pot Beef and Cheese Enchilada Skillet
One Pot Beef and Cheese Enchilada Skillet
A quick and delicious Beef and Cheese Enchilada Skillet recipe perfect for a family meal. Loaded with ground beef, melted cheese, and enchilada sauce, this dish brings all the flavors of enchiladas in a quick and easy skillet form.
Nutrition
Calories: 450cal
Carbohydrate: 32g
Protein: 21g
Fat: 28g
Cholesterol: – -mg
Sodium: 850mg
Difficulty Level: easy
15 min Prep
25 min Cook
40 min Total
4 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 (15-ounce) can red enchilada sauce
- 8 small corn tortillas, cut into strips
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 1 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Sour cream for serving (optional)
- Sliced jalapeños for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large, oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until browned.
- Tip: Use a wooden spoon or spatula to break the beef into small pieces for even cooking.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for another 3-4 minutes until the onion is translucent and fragrant.
- Stir in chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional minute to toast the spices.
- Pour in the can of enchilada sauce and stir to combine with the beef mixture.
- Add the tortilla strips, ensuring they are evenly coated in the sauce. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Preheat your oven broiler to high (about 500°F).
- Sprinkle the cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses evenly over the top of the skillet.
- Place the skillet under the broiler for 2-4 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
- Remove skillet from oven and sprinkle with sliced black olives and chopped cilantro.
- Serve hot with optional sour cream and sliced jalapeños on the side.