Dinner for 4
Beef Pumpkin Enchilada Skillet
Ground beef simmers with pumpkin, beans, tortillas, and enchilada sauce before being finished with cheddar in one skillet.
$16.99for 4 servings
$4.25 per serving$16.99 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: ambitiouskitchen.com
- 30 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$$typical cost tier
AmericanHigh-proteinFamilyDinnersOne-potFall
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.39Typical price |
| Ground beef$5.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $5.49Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.22Typical price |
| Enchilada or taco sauce$0.16/oz typical | 16 oz | $2.56Typical price |
| Canned pumpkin$0.14/oz typical | 6.5 oz | $0.89Typical price |
| Sour cream or plain yogurt$0.14/oz typical | 5.25 oz | $0.74Typical price |
| Canned beans$0.09/oz typical | 15 oz | $1.35Typical price |
| Tortillas$0.30 each typical | 8 | $2.40Typical price |
| Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical | 6 oz | $1.80Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | 0.25 | $0.37Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $16.99 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilSalt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- 1/2 yellow onion
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 can (16 oz) red enchilada sauce
- 1 1/2 tbsp adobo sauce from a can of chipotle chilis
- 3/4 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup whole-milk plain greek yogurt
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans
- optional: 2 cups spinach
- 8 corn tortillas
- 6 oz sharp white cheddar
- chopped fresh cilantro
- pickled red onions
- whole-milk plain greek yogurt
Steps
- Heat the avocado oil in a 12-inch oven-safe skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the onion for 3 minutes, add the beef, and cook for 7 to 8 minutes until it reaches 160°F.
- Stir in the salt, pepper, cumin, chili powder, and garlic, then cook for 1 minute.
- Add the enchilada sauce, adobo sauce, pumpkin, black beans, and spinach, and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Cut the tortillas into strips, stir them into the skillet, and cook for 3 minutes.
- Stir in the yogurt, top with cheddar, cover, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until the cheese melts.
Swaps
- Ground beef for Ground turkeyabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Cheddar and shredded cheese for Mozzarellaabout the same price
- Sour cream or plain yogurt for Yogurtabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices
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