Beef Enchilada Skillet

deconstructed enchiladas with beef and cheese in a skillet

5 from 4 votes

This one-pan Beef Enchilada Skillet would be perfect for dinner tonight! It’s an easy and hearty meal that’s loaded with the fiery flavors of classic beef enchiladas and ready to eat in just 35 minutes.

Prep Time15

Cook Time20

Total Time35

Course: dinner

Cuisine: Mexican

Diet: Gluten Free

Keyword: beef enchilada skillet, enchilada skillet

Servings:

Calories: 575kcal

Author: Erin

Ingredients

1 lb. ground beef
1 cup yellow onion diced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 ½ tablespoon taco seasoning
4 oz. hatch green chiles
15 oz. enchilada sauce
8 corn tortillas cut into 1" thick strips
1 ½ cups shredded Mexican cheese or sub cheddar cheese
cilantro for garnish chopped
avocado for garnish optional

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Instructions

Preheat ovenn to 350°.
Add beef to a large, oven-proof skillet, then cook it over medium heat, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until it's no longer pink.
Push the beef to one side, then add the onion and olive oil on the other side and sauté for 4-5 minutes until onion is soft.
Add the taco seasoning, then stir the beef and onion together. Next, add the green chiles and enchilada sauce, then place the tortilla strips on top. Simmer the mixture for 2-3 minutes or until the tortillas have softened. Remove from the heat, then sprinkle the cheese on top.
Cover the dish with foil, then place it in the oven and bake for 20 minutes. Top with cilantro and avocado (optional) and enjoy!

Notes

*Calories are per serving and are an estimation

Variations:

Vegetarian and vegan: Use your favorite meatless crumbles or load up on beans and veggies. Omit the cheese or use your favorite vegan shredded cheese.
Paleo and Whole30: Use taco seasoning and enchilada sauce made with on-plan ingredients. Omit the cheese and corn tortillas, and serve each scoop with cauliflower rice, roasted potatoes, or lettuce wraps.
Low carb and keto: This skillet is low carb and keto-friendly if you remove the corn tortillas. Feel free to replace them with your favorite low carb tortillas and serve with plenty of sour cream.

Storage: Store leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; NOTE: leftovers will result in slightly soggy tortillas, so keep that in mind.

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