Description
This Healthy Enchilada Skillet is a one-pan meal that brings together lean ground beef, vegetables, enchilada sauce, and crispy tortilla wedges, all topped with melted cheese. It’s a delicious and quick weeknight dinner that’s packed with flavor, yet light on calories!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
For garnish:
- Green onion tops
- Fresh cilantro
- Sour cream
- Diced tomatoes
- Diced or sliced avocado
Instructions
- Prepare the skillet: Spray a large skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium heat. Add the olive oil.
- Cook the ground beef: Add the lean ground beef to the skillet and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and cooked through. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Add vegetables and seasonings: Stir in the red bell pepper, zucchini, and the white/light green parts of the green onions. Cook for about 5 minutes, until the vegetables are tender. Add the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and dried oregano, and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- Add enchilada sauce and beans: Pour in the enchilada sauce, black beans, and frozen corn. Stir well to combine. Let the mixture simmer for 5-7 minutes until heated through.
- Add tortilla wedges: While the mixture is simmering, cut the tortillas into 6 wedges. Place the tortilla wedges on top of the beef mixture in a single layer, pressing them down gently into the sauce.
- Add cheese: Sprinkle 1 ½ cups of shredded Mexican blend cheese over the top of the tortilla wedges and the beef mixture.
- Melt the cheese: Cover the skillet with a lid and cook for another 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Garnish the skillet with the dark green parts of the green onions, fresh cilantro, sour cream, diced tomatoes, and avocado. Serve immediately.
Notes
- You can use ground turkey or chicken instead of lean ground beef for a leaner option.
- Feel free to swap out the corn tortillas for whole wheat tortillas or low-carb tortillas if you prefer.
- For extra spice, add jalapeños or your favorite hot sauce to the skillet.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Sautéing, Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex