Description
Discover the Beef Enchilada Skillet, a fast low‑carb Mexican‑style dinner that blends seasoned ground beef, smoky beef pepperoni, melty cheese, bell peppers, onion and a rich enchilada sauce. Topped with crunchy low‑carb tortilla strips, this one‑pan skillet delivers bold flavor, satisfying texture and easy clean‑up, perfect for busy families looking for a wholesome, flavorful meal. Serve hot, top with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime for bright flavor that turns this skillet into a main go.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup beef pepperoni, chopped
- 1 can (15 oz) enchilada sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1 cup low carb tortillas, cut into strips
- 1 cup diced bell peppers
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
- Add the diced onion and bell peppers to the skillet, cooking until softened.
- Stir in the beef pepperoni, enchilada sauce, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Fold in the tortilla strips and half of the shredded cheese, mixing until everything is well combined.
- Top with the remaining cheese, cover, and let it cook for about 5 minutes until the cheese is melted.
- Serve warm, garnished with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- For extra heat
- add chopped jalapeños or a dash of chipotle powder. Leftovers reheat well on the stovetop with a splash of water.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Beef Enchilada Skillet, low carb Mexican dinner, quick beef recipe, skillet enchilada, easy weeknight meals, family friendly Mexican, low carb comfort food, one pan Mexican skillet