One Pot Enchilada Skillet
This One Pot Enchilada Casserole takes less than 30 minutes to make and has all the same flavors of traditional enchiladas in a casserole form. Made with simple ingredients of ground beef, lots of melty cheese, soft tortilla strips, and favorite toppings.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion diced
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 1/2 cups homemade or store-bought enchilada sauce I use Trader Joe's enchilada sauce
- 4 6-inch corn or flour tortillas cut into strips
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese or Mexican cheese divided
- Toppings of choice: sliced jalapeños, fresh cilantro, sliced avocado, sour cream, and or pico de gallo
Instructions
- In a large skillet on medium heat, add oil and sauté onion and bell pepper for a few minutes. Add garlic and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add ground beef and seasonings. Cook until beef is no longer pink, about 7-8 minutes.
- Add enchilada sauce, tortilla strips, and 1 cup of shredded cheese. Stir well until combined.
- Turn heat off, add remaining 1 cup of cheese on top and cover with a lid. Let sit for 3-5 minutes to let the cheese melts and for the tortillas are softened.
- Add toppings of choice, serve and enjoy!