Description
A quick, one-pan weeknight dinner featuring ground beef, black beans, corn, and corn tortillas in a rich enchilada sauce, topped with melted cheese. Ready in about 25 minutes with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20 lean-to-fat ratio)
- 1 packet (1 ounce) taco seasoning
- 1 cup (240ml) red enchilada sauce (medium heat)
- 6–8 small corn tortillas (about 6 inches)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup (150g) frozen corn
- 2 cups (200g) shredded Mexican blend cheese
- Optional: diced bell peppers, jalapeños, fresh cilantro, lime wedges, sour cream, avocado
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and break it into small crumbles with a wooden spoon. Cook until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
- Tilt the pan and spoon out excess grease. Do not rinse with water.
- Reduce heat to medium. Sprinkle taco seasoning over the beef and stir to coat. Pour in enchilada sauce and stir to combine. Simmer for 2 minutes.
- Add drained black beans and frozen corn to the skillet. Stir to combine and taste for seasoning adjustments.
- Tear corn tortillas into bite-sized pieces by hand and add them to the skillet. Stir gently to coat in sauce.
- Reduce heat to low. Sprinkle shredded cheese evenly over the top. Cover the skillet with a lid (or foil) and let sit for 3-4 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from heat and serve immediately, garnished with optional toppings like cilantro, avocado, or sour cream.
Notes
Do not use flour tortillas as they become doughy; corn tortillas hold their shape better. Rinse canned beans to remove metallic taste and excess sodium. If the mixture looks too dry after adding tortillas, add a splash of water or broth. For a crispy bottom, uncover the skillet for the last 2 minutes of cooking. This recipe does not freeze well due to texture changes in the tortillas.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 680
- Fat: 22
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 8
- Protein: 28
Keywords: ground beef, enchilada skillet, weeknight dinner, one pan meal, quick dinner, cheesy beef, family friendly, gluten-free option