Cheesy Ground Beef Enchilada Skillet
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🥩 Chapter 3: Beef

Cheesy Ground Beef Enchilada Skillet

“All the bold flavors of baked enchiladas without the tedious rolling or the 40-minute bake time.”

1Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
½ medium onion, chopped
1 can (15 oz) red enchilada sauce
1 can (4 oz) diced green chilies
½ cup beef broth or water
6 corn tortillas, cut into bite-sized strips
1½ cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
Optional toppings: diced avocado, sour cream, cilantro

2Instructions

1

In a large skillet, cook ground beef and chopped onion over medium-high heat until beef is browned and onion is soft (6–8 minutes). Drain excess grease.

2

Pour enchilada sauce, diced green chilies, and beef broth into the skillet. Stir well and bring to a simmer.

3

Gently fold corn tortilla strips into the sauce mixture, ensuring they are all coated.

4

Simmer uncovered 3–4 minutes until tortillas soften slightly and absorb some of the sauce.

5

Sprinkle shredded cheese evenly over the top of the skillet.

6

Cover with a lid for 2 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly. Top with avocado, sour cream, and cilantro before serving.

Pro Tip

Use corn tortillas rather than flour — corn holds up much better in the sauce and provides authentic enchilada flavor.

At a Glance

5 min
Prep
20 min
Cook
25 min
Total
4
Serves

Tags

Tex-Mexfamilycheesy