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Ground Beef Enchilada Skillet

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 550
A flavorful and easy-to-make skillet dish combining ground beef, butternut squash, and enchilada sauce, topped with fresh herbs and optional dairy-free cheese.

Ingredients

Meat and Vegetables

  • 1 pound ground beef (85/15 blend recommended, can substitute ground turkey)
  • 1/2 diced onion
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (omit for AIP)
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon cumin (omit for AIP)
  • 2 cups butternut squash (cubed into ½-inch pieces, frozen and thawed recommended)
  • 1 1/2 cups enchilada sauce (use Siete brand for paleo)
  • 4 almond flour tortillas sliced into strips
  • 1/4 cup dairy-free cheese (shredded, optional)
  • 2 tablespoons dairy-free sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon green onion (chopped)
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • fresh lime wedges (to serve)

Instructions 

  • Cook ground beef with onion, garlic, salt, pepper, oregano, and cumin until browned, then drain excess fat.
  • Sauté butternut squash in the same skillet until fork-tender, then combine with beef mixture.
  • Stir in enchilada sauce, add tortilla strips, and simmer for 2-3 minutes until softened.
  • Top with cheese (if using), cilantro, green onion, sour cream, avocado, and serve with lime wedges.

Notes

For a lower sodium version, reduce added salt and use low-sodium enchilada sauce.
Calories: 550kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Beef, Enchilada, skillet