Description
This Healthy Enchilada Skillet is a one-pan, quick, and delicious meal featuring lean ground beef, veggies, black beans, corn, and a flavorful red enchilada sauce. Topped with melty cheese and garnished with fresh toppings, it’s a healthier take on classic enchiladas.
Ingredients
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For the Skillet:
- 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
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For Garnish:
- Green onion tops
- Fresh cilantro
- Sour cream
- Diced tomatoes
- Diced or sliced avocado
Instructions
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Preheat the Skillet:
- Lightly spray a large skillet with cooking spray. Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
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Cook the Beef:
- Add the lean ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks, about 5-6 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
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Add the Veggies and Seasonings:
- Add the diced red bell pepper, zucchini, and the white/light green parts of the green onions to the skillet. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until the vegetables soften.
- Stir in the chili powder, ground cumin, garlic powder, and dried oregano. Continue to cook for another minute until the spices are fragrant.
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Add the Sauce and Beans:
- Pour in the red enchilada sauce, black beans, and frozen corn. Stir to combine and let it simmer for 3-4 minutes.
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Add the Tortilla Wedges:
- Add the tortilla wedges to the skillet and gently stir to combine. Make sure the tortillas are coated with the sauce. Let it cook for another 5-7 minutes until the tortillas soften and soak up the sauce.
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Add the Cheese:
- Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded Mexican blend cheese evenly over the skillet. Cover and let it melt, about 3 minutes.
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Serve:
- Once the cheese has melted, remove the skillet from the heat. Garnish with the dark green parts of the green onions, fresh cilantro, sour cream, diced tomatoes, and avocado.
Notes
- You can use ground turkey or chicken as a leaner alternative to ground beef.
- For a spicier dish, consider adding a chopped jalapeño or a dash of hot sauce to the skillet.
- If you prefer a vegetarian option, you can replace the beef with additional black beans or a plant-based protein.
- Prep Time: 0 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex