Description
This Burrito Skillet recipe is a quick and delicious one-pan meal that combines thinly sliced sirloin steak, red enchilada sauce, black beans, flour tortilla strips, and a blend of Mexican cheeses. Perfect for busy weeknights, it’s seasoned with paprika, cumin, garlic powder, and other spices, then simmered to melt the cheese and meld the flavors. Garnished with fresh cilantro, this dish offers a savory Mexican-inspired comfort meal that serves four in about 35 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1¼ pounds thinly sliced sirloin steak
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 10 ounce can red enchilada sauce (mild)
- 15 ounce can black beans, drained
- 8 ounce bag Mexican cheese blend
- 6–8 soft flour tortillas, cut into 1-inch strips
- Cilantro, for garnishing
Seasonings
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Cook the Steak: In a large skillet over medium heat, combine the thinly sliced sirloin steak, olive oil, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for about 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the steak is seared and mostly cooked through.
- Add Enchilada Sauce and Beans: Pour the red enchilada sauce and drained black beans into the skillet. Stir well to combine all ingredients. Cook for an additional 5 minutes to allow the flavors to blend and the sauce to heat thoroughly.
- Add Tortilla Strips and Cheese: Add the cut flour tortilla strips and Mexican cheese blend to the skillet. Reduce the heat to low or a gentle simmer, cover the skillet with a lid, and cook for another 3-5 minutes. Stir occasionally until the cheese melts completely and everything is heated through.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the skillet from heat. Sprinkle chopped fresh cilantro on top. Serve immediately and enjoy your Burrito Skillet, optionally accompanied by a side of rice or your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Use thinly sliced steak for quick cooking and tender texture.
- Adjust the seasoning according to your taste preferences, especially the salt and spice levels.
- For a spicier version, substitute the mild enchilada sauce with a medium or hot variant.
- You can substitute black beans with pinto beans or kidney beans if preferred.
- Soft flour tortillas work best as they soften nicely during the cooking process.
- Serve with sour cream, avocado slices, or extra cilantro for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
