Enchilada Skillet
2025-09-26T00:00:00Z
2025-09-26T00:00:00Z
meals-made-easy
week-4
mexican
enchilada
skillet
beef
Enchilada Skillet
Servings: 8 | Prep & Cook: 30 minutes
Ingredients
- ½ tsp avocado oil
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 red bell pepper, diced small
- 1 medium zucchini, diced small
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 2 cups (15-16 oz) red enchilada sauce
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 8 (6-inch) corn tortillas, cut into 6 wedges each
- 1½ cups shredded Mexican blend cheese, divided
- Favorite garnishes: avocado, sour cream, green onion, cilantro
Directions
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Heat oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, peppers, and zucchini. Cook until meat is browned, breaking it up as it cooks, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and oregano. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add enchilada sauce, black beans, and corn. Stir to combine, then turn off the heat.
- Gently fold in the tortilla wedges, stirring to coat with the sauce mixture.
- Stir in ½ cup of the shredded cheese.
- Top with remaining 1 cup of shredded cheese.
- Transfer to oven and bake for 10-15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let cool for 5 minutes then top with your favorite garnishes.
Prep Tips
- Add an egg to leftovers for an Enchilada Breakfast Skillet
- Serve with a side of Spanish rice for extra volume