Description
Simple Ground Turkey Enchiladas are a flavorful and easy weeknight dinner made with seasoned ground turkey, enchilada sauce, tortillas, and melted cheese, baked until bubbly and golden.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (10 oz) can red enchilada sauce
- 1 (4 oz) can diced green chilies (optional)
- 8 medium flour tortillas
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until softened, about 3–4 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add ground turkey to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Stir in chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Add half of the enchilada sauce and diced green chilies (if using). Simmer for 3–4 minutes.
- Spoon the turkey mixture evenly into each tortilla, sprinkle with a little cheese, then roll tightly.
- Place rolled tortillas seam-side down in the prepared baking dish.
- Pour remaining enchilada sauce over the top and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- You can substitute corn tortillas for a gluten-free option.
- Add black beans or corn for extra texture and flavor.
- Use ground chicken instead of turkey if preferred.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (2 enchiladas)
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
