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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
20-Min Chile Gravy Beef Skillet
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Heat oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high. Add diced onion and cook 2 minutes until softened.

  2. Step 2

    Add ground beef, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook 5 minutes until no pink remains, stirring often.

  3. Step 3

    Sprinkle chile powder over the beef and stir constantly for 30 seconds until fragrant.

  4. Step 4

    Pour in beef broth and stir well. Simmer 3 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.

  5. Step 5

    Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or over a gas flame. Spoon beef and gravy onto each tortilla.

  6. 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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