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A sizzling skillet filled with ground beef enchilada, bubbling with cheese, surrounded by colorful ingredients

Ground Beef Enchilada Skillet

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 10-ounce can red or green enchilada sauce
  • 1 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn kernels
  • 2 cups Mexican blend cheese shredded
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 cups tortilla chips for topping
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat and drain the grease.
  2. Add the onion and cook until softened.
  3. Stir in the enchilada sauce, black beans and corn and bring to a low simmer.
  4. Scatter the cheese over the top, cover and cook on low until melted.
  5. Top with tortilla chips right before serving.

Notes

Drain the grease or the dish turns oily and watery. Enchilada sauce is the flavor backbone and store-bought quality varies widely. Simmer low and covered so the cheese melts without burning - medium-high risks rubbery or scorched cheese. Add the chips at the very end. Pinto beans or frozen corn swap in fine. Add jalapenos, chipotle or hot sauce for heat, sour cream or avocado to cool it down.