Name: Beef Skillet Enchiladas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: Cooking spray; ½ teaspoon olive oil; 1 lb lean ground beef; 1 small red bell pepper, diced small (about ¾ – 1 cup); 1 medium zucchini, diced small (about 1 ¾ – 2 cups); 6 green onions, thinly sliced, white/light green and dark green parts separated; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; ½ teaspoon dried oregano; 2 cups (15 to 16 oz) jarred or canned red enchilada sauce*; 1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained; 1 cup frozen corn (fire roasted or regular); 8 (6-inch) corn tortillas, each cut into 6 wedges (about 8 ounces total); 1 ½ cups shredded Mexican blend cheese, divided; For garnish: green onion tops, fresh cilantro, sour cream, diced tomatoes, diced or sliced avocado

Description

A one-pan, gluten-free weeknight dinner featuring enchilada flavors with lean ground beef, veggies, black beans, and corn. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s high-protein, nutritious, budget-friendly, and flexible.

Ingredients

Cooking spray

½ teaspoon olive oil

1 lb lean ground beef

1 small red bell pepper, diced small (about ¾ – 1 cup)

1 medium zucchini, diced small (about 1 ¾ – 2 cups)

6 green onions, thinly sliced, white/light green and dark green parts separated

1 teaspoon chili powder

1 teaspoon ground cumin

½ teaspoon garlic powder

½ teaspoon dried oregano

2 cups (15 to 16 oz) jarred or canned red enchilada sauce*

1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained

1 cup frozen corn (fire roasted or regular)

8 (6-inch) corn tortillas, each cut into 6 wedges (about 8 ounces total)

1 ½ cups shredded Mexican blend cheese, divided

For garnish: green onion tops, fresh cilantro, sour cream, diced tomatoes, diced or sliced avocado

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425℉. Place a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. When the skillet is hot, spray with cooking spray then add oil and swirl to coat. Add the ground beef, bell pepper, zucchini, and green onions (white/light green part). Break up the meat using a spatula and cook for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the meat is no longer pink and the zucchini is tender.
Turn off heat. Add the chili powder, garlic powder, oregano, enchilada sauce, black beans, corn, and ½ cup shredded cheese. Stir well to combine.
Gently fold in the corn tortilla wedges so that the tortillas are well coated with sauce and are dispersed evenly throughout the meat mixture.
Sprinkle with the remaining 1 cup shredded cheese and bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 10-15 minutes.
Remove skillet from the oven and sprinkle with sliced green onions (dark parts), cilantro, tomatoes, and avocado. Serve with dollops of sour cream, if desired.

Notes

Use fire-roasted frozen corn for a smokier flavor.

Customize garnishes based on personal preference.

Ensure tortillas are well-coated for even texture distribution.

This recipe is gluten-free as long as you use certified gluten-free corn tortillas.

Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Category: Main Dish
Method: Skillet
Cuisine: Mexican