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Easy Cheesy Ground Beef Enchiladas (Skillet-to-Oven Style)

This one-skillet enchilada recipe skips the rolling and delivers all the cheesy, saucy comfort you crave with minimal cleanup. Perfect for busy nights, this dish goes from stovetop to oven in minutes and is loaded with ground beef, tortillas, and melted cheese.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 6 flour tortillas cut or torn into pieces
  • 2 cups shredded cheese cheddar, Monterey Jack or Mexican blend
Optional Toppings
  • sour cream
  • avocado sliced
  • fresh cilantro chopped

Equipment

  • Oven-safe skillet

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Warm a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add ground beef and cook until browned, about 6–8 minutes. Drain excess fat.
  3. Add chopped onion, garlic, and taco seasoning. Cook for 2 more minutes until fragrant.
  4. Pour in tomato sauce and stir to coat beef evenly. Let it simmer for 3 minutes.
  5. Layer half the tortillas on top of the beef, then sprinkle with half the cheese.
  6. Repeat layering with remaining tortillas and cheese.
  7. Transfer skillet to oven and bake for 10–12 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  8. Let rest for a few minutes before serving. Top with sour cream, avocado, and cilantro if desired.

Notes

Customize this dish by adding beans, corn, or jalapeños. Prep it ahead and bake later for convenience. Use freshly shredded cheese for best melt.