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Skillet Beef Enchiladas

Skillet Beef Enchiladas

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Time

30 minutes

Yield

Serves 4

Ingredients

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Why This Recipe Works

Frying the tortilla strips keeps them from becoming soggy while they simmer in the sauce.

Before You Begin

For a spicy kick, use pepper Jack cheese.

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add tortilla strips and fry until spotty brown, about 7 minutes; transfer to paper towel–lined plate.
  2. Cook beef, onion, and salt in now-empty skillet over medium-high heat, breaking up meat with spoon, until browned, about 6 minutes. Reduce heat to medium and stir in enchilada sauce and 2 cups tortilla strips. Simmer until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle remaining 1 cup tortilla strips, Colby Jack, olives, and scallions over top. Reduce heat to low and cook until cheese is melted, about 3 minutes. Serve with sour cream.
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