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A vibrant One-Pan Beef Enchilada Skillet bubbling with cheese and sauce.

One-Pan Beef Enchilada Skillet

This one-pan beef enchilada skillet is an easy and flavorful meal, perfect for a weeknight. Ground beef is cooked with onion, garlic, black beans, Rotel, and enchilada sauce, then mixed with tortilla strips and topped with melted cheese.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 small yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (10-ounce) can Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
  • 1 (10-ounce) can red enchilada sauce
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 6 corn tortillas, cut into 1-inch strips
  • 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese (or a Mexican blend)

Equipment

  • Oven-safe skillet
  • Spoon
  • Lid (if using stovetop method)

Method
 

Brown the Beef
  1. Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat, then add and brown the ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain any excess fat.
Sauté Aromatics
  1. Add chopped onion to the skillet and cook until softened for 3-5 minutes, then stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Build the Flavor Base
  1. Stir in black beans, Rotel tomatoes, enchilada sauce, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and cook for 5 minutes to meld flavors.
Add Tortilla Strips
  1. Gently fold in the corn tortilla strips, ensuring they are mostly submerged in the sauce to soften and absorb flavor.
Melt the Cheese
  1. Evenly sprinkle the shredded cheese over the skillet mixture.
Finish in the Oven (or Stovetop)
  1. For oven method, transfer oven-safe skillet to a preheated 375°F (190°C) oven and bake for 8-10 minutes until bubbly and lightly browned. For stovetop method, cover skillet and cook on low heat for 5-7 minutes until cheese is fully melted.
Serve & Enjoy
  1. Remove from heat, let rest for a few minutes, then garnish with desired toppings before serving.

Notes

Consider using a cast iron skillet for excellent heat retention and oven-to-table presentation. For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper with the other spices or extra jalapeño slices as a topping.