Trader Joe's Elote Enchilada Skillet
This Trader Joe's Elote Enchilada Skillet will be an absolute hit! All the savory flavors of enchiladas come together in one pan--without the mess of rolling enchiladas! The Trader Joe's Elote seasoning and Elote corn chips take it over the top, but I give you some easy substitutions if you don't have a Trader Joe's nearby. So there's no excuse not to whip up this delicious dish tonight!
Ingredients
- 1 lb. lean ground beef can substitute ground turkey or chicken
- 3 tbsp Trader Joe's Everything But The Elote Seasoning can substitute taco seasoning
- 1 small onion, diced about one cup
- 1 24 oz jar Trader Joe's enchilada sauce As of Fall 2024, Trader Joe's discontinued their original enchilada sauce. Feel free to use your favorite brand or use the new version!
- 1 15 oz. can of corn, drained
- 1 15 oz. can of black beans, drained and rinsed optional
- 4 oz. cream cheese, softened about half of a block
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, grated
- 10-12 small corn tortillas cut into small triangles
- 2 cups Trader Joe's Elote Corn Dippers can substitute regular corn chips
- green onions, sour cream, and olives for serving optional
Instructions
- Brown Meat: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook for 3-4 until brown, breaking the meat up as it cooks. Tip: Use a potato masher in the last 2-3 minutes of cooking if you want to get the meat broken up into nice, small pieces.
- Season: Season the beef with Elote seasoning. Add onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until the onions start to soften. Then add enchilada sauce, corn, and black beans (if using). Stir until well-combined. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 1-2 minutes.
- Add: Stir in softened cream cheese and 1 ½ cups shredded cheese. Stir, stir, stir until the cheeses are fully melted–about 2 minutes.
- Add tortillas: Stir in tortilla pieces, a few at a time, making sure they are all coated with the sauce. Cook 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Finish: Sprinkle the remaining cheese and crushed Elote corn chips over the top. Garnish with scallions and sour cream, if using!
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