20-Min Chile Gravy Beef Skillet
Seasoned ground beef cooked right in a spiced chile gravy, served over warm tortillas. One skillet, big flavors, dinner in 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 35g

Ingredients
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Step 1
Heat oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high. Add diced onion and cook 2 minutes until softened.
Step 2
Add ground beef, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook 5 minutes until no pink remains, stirring often.
Step 3
Sprinkle chile powder over the beef and stir constantly for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 4
Pour in beef broth and stir well. Simmer 3 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
Step 5
Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or over a gas flame. Spoon beef and gravy onto each tortilla.
Step 6
Scatter shredded cheese over the filled tortillas and serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- wooden spoon
- measuring spoons
- measuring cups
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