Ground Beef Enchilada Skillet

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb (450 g) ground beef

• 1 tablespoon olive oil (if needed)

• 1 small onion, diced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 teaspoon chili powder

• 1 teaspoon cumin

• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika

• Salt & black pepper, to taste

• 1 cup enchilada sauce (red or green)

• 1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed

• 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)

• 2 cups tortilla chips, lightly crushed (or corn tortilla strips)

• 1½ cups shredded Mexican-blend or cheddar cheese

Optional Toppings

• Sour cream or Greek yogurt

• Chopped cilantro

• Sliced jalapeños

• Diced avocado

• Lime wedges

Instructions

1. Brown the beef
   Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
   Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart.
   Drain excess fat if needed.

2. Add aromatics & spices
   Stir in onion and cook 2–3 minutes until softened.
   Add garlic, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
   Cook 30 seconds until fragrant.

3. Build the skillet
   Stir in enchilada sauce, black beans, and corn.
   Simmer for 5 minutes to meld flavors.

4. Add tortillas & cheese
   Gently fold in crushed tortilla chips.
   Sprinkle cheese evenly over the top.

5. Melt the cheese
   Cover skillet and cook on low for 3–5 minutes until cheese melts and everything is hot.

6. Serve
   Remove from heat and top with your favorite toppings.

Tips & Variations

• Spicy: Add chipotle peppers or hot sauce

• Low-carb: Skip tortillas and add cauliflower rice

• Extra hearty: Add cooked rice or quinoa

• Oven-finish: Broil 2–3 minutes for bubbly cheese

Why You’ll Love It

✔ One-pan meal
✔ Big enchilada flavor
✔ Family-friendly
✔ Ready in under 30 minutes