Green Chile Cast Iron Enchiladas
Green Chile Cast Iron Enchiladas are a one skillet meal made with seasoned meat, torn corn tortillas, green chile sauce, and melted cheese, baked until bubbly and golden.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ lb ground beef or ground pork optional
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1½ cups green chile enchilada sauce
- 1 cup roasted green chiles chopped
- 6 small corn tortillas torn into pieces
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack or mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
Optional Toppings
- Shredded lettuce
- Diced tomatoes
- Chopped onion
- Sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F or 205°C and place a rack in the center.
- Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium heat about 325°F. Brown the seasoned ground meat for 6 to 8 minutes.
- Stir in the enchilada sauce and roasted green chiles and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Fold in the torn tortillas until evenly coated in sauce.
- Sprinkle Monterey Jack and cheddar evenly over the top without stirring.
- Bake uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes until the cheese is melted and lightly golden.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.