I’ve got a winner of a one skillet dinner for you that’s not only chock full of vegetables, black beans, and lean ground beef, but feeds an army and reheats well too. There’s nothing Beef and Veggie Enchilada Skillet can’t do! This dish has all the flavor of cheesy beef enchiladas except there’s no tedious nor messy rolling required. All the ingredients, including the corn tortillas, are chopped, sauted and simmered in a big skillet before being blanketed by shredded cheese then broiled until melted. They’re lazy girl’s enchiladas, y’all! I got the idea for the recipe after my toddler started housing black beans when I had them out to add to a salad one day (umm, here for this!), all of my children’s current acceptance and excitment around red bell peppers at the moment (of all things?!) and my constant desire to find dishes to work homemade red enchilada sauce into (so dang good). Add the 10lb ground beef blast I added to my last Butcher Box order that’s currently taking over my freezer, and Beef and Veggie Enchilada Skillet was born!
Ingredients Needed
Vegetables: Peppers, onions, and frozen sweet corn cover the veggie portion of Beef and Veggie Enchilada Skillet. If you don’t like bell peppers, I recommend using a diced or shredded zucchini instead. Ground beef: I use lean, 90/10 ground beef in this recipe so I don’t need to drain any excess fat out. Black beans: add fiber and protein to this dish, plus a creamy richness. I like Bush’s Beans, which are gluten free. Seasonings: Chili powder, cumin, and fresh garlic bring Tex-Mex flavor to the skillet enchiladas. I recommend using mild chili powder like Tone’s Mild Chili Powder if you want to keep the heat level low. Homemade red enchilada sauce: Once you try homemade red enchilada sauce, it will be impossible to go back to canned or jarred – mark my words! My easy recipe calls for everyday ingredients and can be made several days ahead of time. SO GOOD. Corn tortillas: are notorious for cracking and splitting while rolling into enchiladas, but there’s no need to worry with this recipe because you chop them up then stir them into the beef, veggie and enchilada sauce mixture until they’re soft and tender. Shredded cheese: I like to use a Mexican cheese blend for topping the beef and vegetable enchilada skillet. All you need to do is sprinkle the cheese on top then broil until melted. Toppings: These skillet enchiladas are made special by adding any and all fresh toppers to your bowl including: sliced red or green onions, chopped cilantro, diced tomato, avocado or guacamole, shredded lettuce, and sour cream or salsa. Set out a toppings bar and let everyone go nuts.
Make Once, Eat All Week
Like I said, this recipe makes a TON of food and leftovers make for quick and easy lunches because they reheat like a dream in the microwave. This recipe also freezes super well. Scoop individual portions into freezer-safe containers then cover and freeze. Thaw in the refrigerator 24 hours before you want to eat then heat in the microwave, top, and serve. Ready to dive into this bowl of deliciousness?!
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How to Make Skillet Enchiladas
Start by heating a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil in a large, oven proof skillet over medium heat. Add chopped bell peppers and onions then saute until they begin to soften, 5 minutes. Turn the heat up to medium-high then add lean ground beef, minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, and a pinch of salt and saute until the beef is cooked through, and the peppers and onions are tender, 8-10 more minutes.
Next add a batch of homemade red enchilada sauce (recipe below), a can of black beans that have been drained and rinsed, and frozen sweet corn then stir to combine.
Bring the mixture to a simmer then add corn tortillas that have been sliced into squares and cook, stirring often, until they’re soft and creamy, just a few minutes.
Last step is to sprinkle shredded Mexican cheese blend on top then broil until melted, a minute or so.
That’s all she wrote! Scoop into bowls then top with any and all fresh toppings and devour. I hope you love this super simple yet scrumptious one skillet beef enchilada recipe! Enjoy!
More One Skillet Dinner Recipes
Black Bean and Sweet Potato Chicken Enchilada Skillet Cheesy Chicken Burrito Skillet Skillet Shepherd’s Pie Skillet Tater Tot Casserole Crunchy Taco Hamburger Helper
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