Cheesy Enchilada Hamburger Helper is a homemade ground beef recipe. Flavorful Mexican-style spices and enchilada sauce give this ground beef recipe its Mexican flavors.

Now you can make a homemade version of the packaged Hamburger Helper that everyone loves with just a few kitchen ingredients.
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Enchilada Skillet Recipe
Pasta and ground beef combine with seasonings in a saucy enchilada. Stir in cheddar cheese, every spoonful is filled with cheesiness deliciousness.
Feel free to customize this recipe and put your own twist on it.
You can stir in a can of drained black beans or a can of drained corn kernels.
Add a little heat and zesty taste stir in a can of chopped green chiles or a can of pickled jalapenos, drained.
Then add your favorite toppings such as sour cream, scallions, cilantro and even more cheese too!
Maybe add some salsa and dollops of guacamole? I could go on and on.
Give me all the toppings please.
I like to serve this Mexican dinner recipe with tortillas or tortilla chips on the side.
Or you can just keep it simple as is and it is still delicious, especially when you make this as a busy weeknight dinner.
Any time you make this easy dinner recipe, I guarantee it will be met with rave reviews and be a favorite for sure!
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How to make an easy ground beef dinner recipe
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- Cook ground beef, onion, chili powder, cumin and garlic, in a large skillet with deep sides over medium-high heat, until browned.
- Add beef broth, enchilada sauce and milk and bring to a boil.
- Stir in the uncooked pasta and continue to cook, uncovered, until the pasta is al dente, 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from the heat, stir in the cheese and let stand, covered, until the cheese is melted.
- Serve with dollops of sour cream, sliced scallions and additional cheese, if desired.
Swirls of Flavor Recipe Tips
- Stir in a can of black beans, drained
- Add a can of corn kernels, drained
- Stir in a small can of chopped green chiles
- Delicious with a can of drained pickled jalapenos stirred into the ground beef mixture
- Add chopped red bell pepper when cooking the ground beef
- Serve with tortilla chips or tortillas
Substitutions
- You can easily substitute ground chicken or ground turkey for ground beef
- Taco seasoning can be used in place of the chili powder and cumin
- Garlic powder can be subbed for fresh garlic
- Shredded Mexican style cheese will be delicious instead of shredded cheddar cheese
Equipment
- Large skillet with deep sides
- Knife
- Cutting Board
- Measuring Cups
- Measuring Spoons
Storage
- Store leftover enchilada beef in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Leftovers will stay fresh for 2-3 days.
- As always, I find it helpful to visit the FDA website for food storage guidelines
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Ingredients
You will need the following ingredients to make this enchilada pasta skillet dinner:
- ground beef
- onion
- chili powder
- cumin
- garlic
- beef broth
- enchilada sauce
- whole milk
- elbow pasta
- shredded cheddar cheese
Cheesy Enchilada Hamburger Helper
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Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion diced, 1 cup
- 1 Tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 1/2 cups beef broth
- 2 cans (10 ounces each) enchilada sauce
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 8 ounces uncooked elbow pasta about 1 ¾ cups dry pasta
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
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Instructions
- Cook ground beef, onion, chili powder, cumin and garlic, in a large skillet with deep sides over medium-high heat, until browned.
- Add beef broth, enchilada sauce and milk and bring to a boil.
- Stir in the uncooked pasta and continue to cook, uncovered, until the pasta is al dente, 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from the heat, stir in the cheese and let stand, covered, until the cheese is melted.
- Serve with dollops of sour cream, sliced scallions and additional cheese, if desired.
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