Skillet Beef Enchiladas

Experience the bold flavors of Tex-Mex comfort food with these one-pan Skillet Beef Enchiladas. Ready in just 35 minutes, this easy recipe combines seasoned ground beef, aromatic garlic and onions, and tangy tomato sauce, all layered with tender corn tortillas and melty cheddar cheese. Perfect for weeknight dinners, this stovetop dish eliminates the need for baking, making cleanup effortless while still delivering the classic enchilada taste. Garnish with fresh cilantro, sour cream, and green onions for a burst of freshness, and serve straight from the skillet for a sizzling, satisfying meal your family will love.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground beef
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 medium Onion, diced
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 15 ounces Tomato sauce
• 6 small Corn tortillas
• 1.5 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons Cilantro, chopped (optional)
• 0 to taste Sour cream (optional)
• 2 tablespoons Green onions, sliced (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, or until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until browned and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 5

Drain any excess grease from the skillet.

Step 6

Stir in the chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute to toast the spices.

Step 7

Pour in the tomato sauce and stir to combine. Simmer for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 8

Cut the corn tortillas into quarters and nestle them into the beef mixture in the skillet.

Step 9

Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the beef and tortillas.

Step 10

Cover the skillet with a lid and cook over low heat for 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 11

Remove the skillet from the heat and garnish with chopped cilantro, if desired.

Step 12

Serve the skillet beef enchiladas hot, with optional sour cream and sliced green onions on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1406.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2469.0

Total Fat 166.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 75.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 517.7mg	0%
Sodium 3202.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 116.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.5g	0%
Total Sugars 16.0g
Protein 136.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1498.4mg	0%
Iron 13.4mg	0%
Potassium 1729.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 59.7%

Protein: 21.7%

Carbs: 18.6%