Description
Beef Skillet Enchiladas with plant-based cheese and natural gelling agent is a quick and flavorful dinner ready in under 30 minutes. This one-pan meal features tender lean ground beef cooked with spices, simmered in a rich enchilada sauce, then rolled in soft flour tortillas, topped with creamy plant-based cheese and cooked to melty perfection. Garnished with fresh cilantro and sliced jalapeños, it delivers comforting, layered flavors with minimal cleanup, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
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Filling Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 2 tbsp vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 1/2 cup grape juice (natural)
- 1 cup crushed tomatoes (natural)
- 1 tbsp natural gelling agent
Assembly Ingredients
- 8 flour tortillas
- 1 cup plant-based cheese, shredded (plant-based)
Garnishes
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 jalapeños, sliced
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and diced onion, cooking while stirring often until the beef is fully browned and the onions have softened. Add minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, and vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), stirring until aromatic. Pour in the grape juice (natural), crushed tomatoes (natural), and natural gelling agent, then simmer until the sauce thickens nicely.
- Assemble the Enchiladas: Lower the heat to low and lay the flour tortillas flat on a clean surface. Spoon generous portions of the beef mixture onto each tortilla, sprinkle with shredded plant-based cheese (plant-based), and roll tightly. Place the rolled enchiladas seam-side down in the skillet, fitting them snugly together.
- Cook the Enchiladas: Pour any remaining sauce over the arranged enchiladas and sprinkle additional plant-based cheese (plant-based) on top. Cover the skillet with a lid or foil and cook on low heat until the cheese melts and flavors combine, about 10 minutes.
- Final Touches: Remove from heat and garnish with freshly chopped cilantro and sliced jalapeños. Serve hot directly from the skillet for a warm and satisfying meal.
Notes
- Cook the beef thoroughly to enhance flavor and prevent sogginess.
- Simmer the sauce gently until it fully thickens before assembling.
- Use fresh, soft tortillas to make rolling easier and enchiladas tender.
- Don’t skip the extra plant-based cheese topping for a gooey finish.
- Cover the skillet while cooking to melt cheese evenly and keep enchiladas warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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