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This Easy Beef Enchilada Skillet is a cheesy, one-pan recipe that’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. With ground beef, beans, corn, tortillas, and plenty of melted cheese, it’s like a classic enchilada casserole but made entirely in a skillet. This Tex-Mex hamburger enchilada casserole is a flavorful 30-minute meal.
So you love enchiladas but don’t want the hassle of rolling & filling tortillas. I get it! This skillet beef enchilada casserole is the perfect solution.
It has all the flavors of traditional enchiladas but comes together in one pan with no rolling required. A great busy weeknight dinner.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- One-pan dinner – everything cooks in the same skillet for easy cleanup.
- Fast and flavorful – ready in just 30 minutes.
- Cheesy and comforting – loaded with melty cheese and saucy tortillas.
- Family-friendly – top with everyone’s favorites like avocado, sour cream, or cilantro.
- Budget-friendly – made with simple, inexpensive pantry staples.
The corn tortillas absorb the flavorful enchilada sauce and soften, but don’t dissolve.
Toppings will take this easy dinner recipe up several notches. Avocado, extra salsa, cilantro, sour cream, and even corn chips will taste delicious!
This Easy Beef Enchilada Skillet also makes great leftovers!
Ingredients in Easy Beef Enchilada Skillet
For exact amounts in this One Pan Enchilada Skillet, see the recipe card below.
- Ground Beef – or use your favorite ground meat.
- Onion
- Garlic
- Taco Seasoning
- Garlic Powder
- Onion Powder
- Oregano
- Smoked Paprika
- Red Enchilada Sauce
- Water
- Salsa
- Corn Tortillas
- Black Beans
- Corn Kernels
- Shredded Mexican Cheese
Variations and Substitutions
- Make it spicier – use hot enchilada sauce or stir in diced jalapeños.
- Change the protein – swap ground beef for chicken, turkey, or chorizo.
- Go vegetarian – skip the meat and add more beans or sautéed veggies.
- Use different cheese – cheddar, Colby Jack, pepper Jack, or Monterey Jack all taste delicious.
- Tortilla swap – flour tortillas can be used if that’s what you have on hand.
How to Make this Hamburger Enchilada Skillet
- Prep: Cut the corn tortillas into 1-inch pieces. Chop the onion, grate the cheese, if needed, open the cans and drain, etc., and measure out the other ingredients.
- Cook the beef and onion – In a large skillet, brown the ground beef and onion until the beef is no longer pink. Drain excess fat.
- Add garlic and spices – Stir in garlic and seasonings and cook just until fragrant.
- Mix in sauces – Add enchilada sauce, water, and salsa. Stir well.
- Add tortillas – Stir in the tortilla pieces until coated.
- Add beans and corn – Mix well, then bring to a low simmer.
- Top with cheese – Sprinkle cheese over the top, cover, and let melt.
- Serve – Garnish with cilantro, sour cream, avocado, or extra salsa.
What to Serve with Enchilada Skillet
- Mexican rice or cilantro lime rice
- Tortilla chips and guacamole
- Fresh side salad with avocado
- Pico de gallo or extra salsa
Storage and Reheating
Refrigerator: Store leftover beef enchilada casserole skillet in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Freezer: Cool completely, then transfer to a freezer-safe container. Freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Reheating: Warm in a skillet over medium heat, adding a splash of water or extra enchilada sauce if needed to loosen it up. You can also microwave individual portions until heated through.
More Easy Skillet Dinner Recipes
Ground Beef Cabbage Skillet
Egg Roll in a Bowl
Spinach Mushroom Orzo
Crispy Pan-Fried Chicken Cutlets
If you make this Easy Beef Enchilada Skillet recipe, let me know! Just leave a comment with a star rating below. I’d love to hear from you!
Easy Beef Enchilada Skillet
Equipment
- Large Skillet with Lid
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground Beef
- 1 Onion diced
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced (or to taste)
- 1 1-ounce packet Taco Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
- 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- 1 10-ounce can Red Enchilada Sauce
- ¼ cup Water
- 1 cup Salsa
- 7 6-inch Corn Tortillas (cut into 1-inch pieces)
- 1 15-ounce can Black Beans, rinsed & drained
- 1 14-ounce can Corn Kernels, drained
- 1 ½ cups Shredded Mexican Cheese (or use Colby Jack or Cheddar)
Instructions
Prep
- Cut the corn tortillas into 1-inch pieces. Chop the onion, grate the cheese, if needed, open the cans and drain, etc., and measure out the other ingredients.
Make the Casserole
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef and the onion, breaking up the beef as it cooks. When the beef is no longer pink and the onion is soft, drain excess fat and return skillet to the stove top.
- Turn the heat down to medium and add the minced garlic. Cook about 30 seconds, stirring frequently.
- Add the seasonings (taco seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano and smoked paprika) and stir until well incorporated with the meat mixture.
- Pour in the enchilada sauce, water, and salsa. Stir well.
- Add the corn tortillas, stirring them in so they all get coated with the sauce.
- Add the black beans and corn. Stir. Bring the mixture to a low simmer and heat the mixture through.
Add Cheese and Melt
- Turn off the heat and sprinkle the cheese on top. Cover the skillet with the lid and let the cheese melt.
Serve
- Serve with your favorite toppings. We like fresh cilantro, sour cream, avocado slices, extra salsa, etc.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
