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Beef Burrito Skillet One Pot Meal Recipe

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3.9 from 7 reviews

  • Author: Leila
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Description

This Beef Burrito Skillet is a flavorful and easy one-pot meal perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. Ground beef is cooked with taco seasoning and enchilada sauce, then combined with pinto beans, corn, and torn flour tortillas. Topped with melted colby jack cheese and fresh scallions and cilantro, it offers all the flavors of a classic burrito in a convenient skillet dish.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 package taco seasoning mix (about 1 oz)
  • ½ cup water
  • 10 oz red enchilada sauce
  • 15 oz pinto beans, drained
  • 15 oz corn, drained
  • 6 flour tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded colby jack cheese
  • Scallions, chopped, for topping
  • Cilantro, chopped, for topping

Instructions

  1. Cook the beef: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the ground beef and cook for 7-8 minutes until it is no longer pink, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain off any excess grease to keep the dish from being too oily.
  2. Add seasoning and sauce: To the cooked beef in the skillet, add the taco seasoning, water, and red enchilada sauce. Stir to combine thoroughly.
  3. Incorporate beans and corn: Add the drained pinto beans and corn to the skillet mixture, stirring to mix well.
  4. Simmer sauce: Allow the mixture to cook for about 5 minutes or until the sauce thickens slightly, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
  5. Prepare tortillas: While the sauce simmers, cut the flour tortillas into approximately 1-inch strips to create easy-to-mix pieces.
  6. Mix in tortilla strips: Stir the tortilla strips into the skillet until they are well-coated with the thickened sauce and slightly softened.
  7. Add cheese topping: Sprinkle the shredded colby jack cheese evenly over the top of the skillet mixture.
  8. Serve with fresh toppings: Garnish each serving with chopped scallions and cilantro for a fresh, bright flavor boost. Serve immediately while hot.

Notes

  • For a spicier dish, consider adding diced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce.
  • You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for the beef for a lighter variation.
  • Use gluten-free tortillas to adapt this recipe for a gluten-free diet.
  • To add extra veggies, consider mixing in diced bell peppers or tomatoes during the simmer step.
  • If you prefer a crispier texture, you can briefly broil the skillet with cheese to melt and brown it.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Find it online: https://recipesbyleila.com/beef-burrito-skillet-one-pot-meal-recipe/