Description
This One Pan Gluten Free Enchilada Skillet brings all the smoky, spicy, comforting flavors of enchiladas into a quick, wholesome, grain-free dinner. Made with tender ground beef, crisp veggies, and a rich enchilada sauce, this family-friendly paleo skillet is ready in under 30 minutes and perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef (grass-fed if preferred) 1 tablespoon avocado oil or olive oil 1 medium onion, diced 2 bell peppers (any color), sliced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 medium zucchini, diced 1 1/2 cups gluten-free enchilada sauce Sea salt & black pepper, to taste Fresh cilantro, for garnish Optional toppings: sliced avocado, green onions, lime wedges
Instructions
1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Remove beef from skillet and set aside. 2. In the same skillet, add onions and bell peppers. Cook for 4–5 minutes until softened. Add garlic and zucchini, cooking for another 2–3 minutes. 3. Return cooked beef to the skillet. Pour in enchilada sauce and stir to combine. Simmer on low for 5–7 minutes to meld flavors. 4. Remove from heat, garnish with cilantro and optional toppings, and serve hot.
Notes
• Choose high-quality, gluten-free enchilada sauce. • Don’t overcook vegetables to keep them crisp. • Taste and adjust seasoning based on your sauce’s saltiness or spiciness. • For more heat, add diced jalapeño or crushed red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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