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Beef Enchilada Skillet

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Beef Enchilada Skillet is a vibrant one-pan dish that captures the essence of traditional enchiladas with minimal effort. Featuring seasoned ground beef, colorful bell peppers, and zesty enchilada sauce, this comforting meal is topped with gooey cheddar cheese. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, it delivers bold flavors in under 30 minutes—making it a crowd-pleaser everyone will love.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 1 cup bell peppers (red, green, or yellow), diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup enchilada sauce (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • Optional: sour cream and fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown ground beef and diced onion for about 5 minutes.
  2. Add minced garlic and diced bell peppers; sauté for an additional 3 minutes until softened.
  3. Pour in the enchilada sauce and stir to combine. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  4. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top, cover, and reduce heat to low; let the cheese melt for about 3 minutes.
  5. Garnish with sour cream and cilantro before serving with warm tortillas or tortilla chips.

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