Enchilada Pasta Skillet is a homemade version of Hamburger Helper with a Mexican twist! Dinner is ready in 20 minutes, so it is perfect for any night of the week.
What a weekend! I will have to fill you in on my trip to Ohio with Certified Angus Beef later in the week. I learned so much, I got to cook with real chefs, and had such a great time. I also got to hang out with some wonderful bloggers for a couple days. Getting to meet the people you see online all the time is always a good time. It is a strange job to have where you sit in your house all day, and talk to people on the internet. So nice to actually put faces to names and see we are actually real people!
Monday means back to reality, and back to a busy week. You guys seem to be big fans of quick and easy dinners, so this should be right up your alley. This Cheeseburger Macaroni Skillet was a big hit, so this time I decided to put a little Mexican twist on it. It uses the same concept of cooking everything together in one skillet, it is ready in 20 minutes, and uses just a few ingredients. If your family likes enchiladas or Mexican food, this is definitely one you want to try.
Enchiladas are one of our favorite foods, but they take so long to make. Cooking the meat, getting the filling ready, the rolling, and then it still takes 45 minutes to bake. You won’t miss any of that hassle with this Enchilada Pasta Skillet. I used canned enchilada sauce to make my life easier, but if you have a favorite homemade version, go right ahead! You can top your pasta with some of your favorite enchilada toppings too if you want.
Black olives, diced avocado, tomatoes, sour cream, or even chopped cilantro would all be good choices. My 9 year old did everything in his power to not actually lick his plate the couple times I have made this. He loves the sauce, and asks for Enchilada Pasta Skillet often. The leftovers are perfect for lunch the next day too!
Want more? Check out all of the other One Pan Dinner Recipes here and here are some more you might like:
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Lemon Chicken Skillet
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Roasted Chicken with Allspice and Citrus by The View from the Great Island
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 3/4 cup hot water
- 2 (10 oz) cans enchilada sauce
- 2 cups milk
- 3 cups short cut pasta , dried
- 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese , shredded
- In a large skillet break apart the ground beef and brown until fully cooked. Mix in the taco seasoning.
- Add the dried pasta, water, enchilada sauce, and milk. Stir until well combined. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce to a simmer.
- Cook for 9-10 minutes. Remove the cover, and stir in the cheese.
- Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Amy says
A friend of ours sent a large pan to our house one day for a meeting, and it was delicious. I can;t wait to try this version.
Amanda says
I really like this recipe… and I think my kids will LOVE it. I need to get me some of that amazing sounding beef!
Emily says
Love these flavors in a great one pot weeknight meal solution!
Jennifer says
Beef-a-palooza is over and it’s off and running with kids and activities. I need dinner on the run so we’re making this tonight — I have the ingredients and it’s quick! Thank you! 🙂
Erin S says
Thanks Jennifer – I hope that you guys enjoyed it!
fabiola@notjustbaked says
This looks so good to me right now, I could eat the whole bowl by myself, no problem!
Christiane ~ Taking On Magazines says
Oh heavens, my friend, you’re so right about us looking for fast and easy meals. Sophie’s activities just doesn’t leave enough time for me to spend hours in the kitchen these days. Your pasta skillet is a perfect solution.
I have to also say that I’m REALLY envious of your ‘field trip.’ I’d be pouting about it, but I like you too much. 🙂
Suzanne says
Love easy dinners like this Erin, pinning!
Lauren says
I love quick and easy recipes like this. Thanks for sharing!
Sara @ Mom Endeavors says
Your angus beef trip sounds so cool! What a great recipe!
Carol at Wild Goose Tea says
Yes, I would say most of us are VERY fond of one pot meals. Particularly if you are the one cooking AND cleaning up. This is a good example of what delicious things one is able to fix in one pot.
Anetta says
This sounds so great! I love cuisine fusion mash ups! Yummm!
Michelle+@+The+Complete+Savorist says
The perfect one pot, I’m-too-busy-to-cook, but can’t do another drive thru meal! Thank you.
Jennie @ The Diary of a Real Housewife says
Yum! My family would LOVE this recipe
Gerry @ Foodness Gracious says
I think I’d be licking the plate…sounds delicious!!
Out of The Hat says
Yum! This looks so tasty. I’ll admit, I love the boxed version way too much, so I’m glad to see I can make a homemade version with real ingredients that will be the same creamy yumminess I crave.
Ilona @ Ilona's Passion says
Anything Mexican is perfect for me! I love how you created enchilada with pasta. Yum!