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Skillet Beef Enchiladas

Skillet beef enchiladas - the image shows a plate of enchiladas in a cast iron skillet. the enchillas are covered in a layer of melted cheese and topped with diced tomatoes and jalapenos. the dish is garnished with fresh cilantro leaves. the plate is sitting on a black countertop with a bowl of salad in the background. the overall color scheme of the image is warm and inviting.

These skillet beef enchiladas are a quick and flavorful one-pan meal featuring seasoned ground beef, tender tortillas, and a rich enchilada sauce, topped with melted cheese and fresh garnishes.

Ingredients

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1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 pound ground beef
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup red enchilada sauce
8 corn tortillas
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 cup sour cream, for serving
1 medium tomato, diced, for garnish
1 small jalapeño, thinly sliced (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the beef. Cook until the onion is softened, about 3-4 minutes.
Stir in the ground cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in half of the enchilada sauce and stir to combine. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 3 minutes.
Remove the skillet from heat. Warm the corn tortillas in a microwave or on a dry skillet until pliable.
Spoon about 1/4 cup of the beef mixture onto each tortilla, roll it up tightly, and place seam-side down back into the skillet.
Pour the remaining enchilada sauce evenly over the rolled tortillas in the skillet.
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses evenly over the top.
Cover the skillet with a lid and cook over low heat until the cheese is melted, about 7-10 minutes.
Remove from heat and sprinkle with chopped fresh cilantro.
Serve the skillet beef enchiladas hot, garnished with diced tomato, sour cream, and jalapeño slices if desired.