Skillet Beef Enchiladas

These skillet beef enchiladas are the perfect weeknight meal. It has all of the delicious flavors of classic enchiladas all in an easy, one pan meal. Made with almond flour tortillas, grass fed ground beef, creamy cheese and plenty of fresh veggies – this is a meal that the whole family will love.

Why You’ll Love This Dish

• This recipe is incredibly easy to make.
• All you need is one pan.
• Done in under 30 minutes.
• Gluten free.
• Packed with veggies.
• Perfect weeknight meal.
• Easy clean up.
• Has all the flavors of traditional enchiladas.
• It is packed with protein, healthy fats, fiber, and carbohydrates.

Ingredients & Substitutions

• Olive oil. To sauté the onions and cook the beef. It will also be used in the enchilada sauce. You can sub for avocado oil.
• Ground beef. 1 lb of 90% lean ground beef is the protein used in this recipe. Choose organic or grass-fed if possible. Beef can be subbed for ground turkey or ground chicken.
• Veggies. Red bell pepper, poblano pepper, red or yellow onion, and zucchini are used in these skillet beef enchiladas. Feel free to add in other veggies you may have on hand.
• Tortillas. Almond flour tortillas or other gluten free tortillas are used. If you aren’t gluten free you can use flour tortillas or corn tortillas as well.
• Cheese. Use shredded cheese of choice. I love using raw sharp cheddar. You can use dairy free cheese or omit the cheese if you are dairy free.
• Garlic. You’ll need 1 teaspoon of minced garlic. Garlic is an aromatic in this dish and adds incredible flavor.
• Spices. There are a handful of seasonings used for these skillet beef enchiladas and for the homemade red enchilada sauce. You will need teaspoons of cumin, chili powder, cayenne, paprika, oregano, cinnamon, salt and pepper.
• Gluten free flour. This is used to thicken the enchilada sauce. I used a gluten free 1 to 1 flour. If you aren’t gluten free you can use all purpose flour.
• Tomato paste. This gives flavor to the enchilada sauce.
• Beef broth. Beef broth is the base of the enchilada sauce. You can use chicken or vegetable broth as well.
• Apple cider vinegar. This adds some acidity and tang to the enchilada sauce.

How to Make Skillet Beef Enchiladas

Step 1

Make the enchilada sauce. Combine flour and spices in a small bowl. Mix together and set aside. In a medium-size saucepan set over medium-low heat, preheat oil until it starts to sizzle (about 2-3 minutes). Add flour and spice mix and whisk until fully combined with the oil. Cook for 1 minute until the mixture is fragrant.

Add the tomato paste, whisking to combine with the flour mixture. The mixture will become very thick. While whisking constantly, slowly add the beef broth until fully incorporated. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for about 5 minutes, whisking frequently until the mixture has thickened. Remove from heat and stir in the apple cider vinegar. Let sauce cool.

Step 2

Sauté the onions & garlic. Heat oil in a skillet at a medium high heat. Add in garlic and onions. Cook for several minutes.

Step 3

Cook the beef. Add grass-fed ground beef and cook until mostly browned, breaking apart, about 5 minutes.

Step 4

Add the veggies, seasonings, and enchilada sauce. Next, add seasonings, zucchini, poblano pepper, red bell pepper, and enchilada sauce to the skillet beef enchiladas.

Step 5

Add in the tortillas. Stir in tortilla strips immediately after and cover with lid to cook for 10 minutes on medium to low heat.

Step 6

Add the cheese. Sprinkle shredded cheese over the skillet and cover for one more minute to melt.

Step 7

Serve & enjoy! Serve skillet beef enchiladas with diced avocado, cilantro, and whatever other toppings you desire!

Expert Tips

• Choose 85 or 90% lean beef for these skillet beef enchiladas. Any higher fat percentage will add too much grease to the skillet. Not a fan of beef? Try my chicken enchilada recipes linked below, you can even use a rotisserie chicken to save time!
• When making the enchilada sauce, make sure you simmer at a low heat and whisk constantly. This is important for the enchilada sauce to thicken and make sure it doesn’t burn.
• Cook the onions and garlic slow at a low heat, this releases the aromatics and gives the most flavor to the dish.
• When cooking the beef, you don’t want to cook it fully right away or it will dry out. Cook it until it is mostly browned but still has some pink because it will continue to cook as you add the other ingredients.
• To save time, make the enchilada sauce ahead of time so that when you go to make the skillet you can just toss it in. You can also use a jar of pre-made enchilada sauce instead but make sure to look at ingredients.
• Serve skillet beef enchiladas with fresh cilantro, diced avocado, and whatever other toppings you’d like. It would be delicious with diced tomatoes, red onion, lime wedges, a dollop of sour cream or greek yogurt, etc.
• For more enchilada recipes, try these gluten free chicken enchiladas, salsa verde enchiladas, oven baked beef enchiladas, chicken enchilada zucchini rolls.
• Another delicious addition would be adding a can of black beans.

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