Description
These Turkey Enchiladas are the perfect weeknight dinner, transforming humble ingredients into a cheesy, savory, and deeply satisfying casserole. The dish features a flavorful ground turkey and black bean filling rolled into soft tortillas, then smothered in a simple enchilada-style tomato sauce and gooey, melted cheese. It’s an easy-to-assemble meal that is bursting with flavor.
Ingredients
1 lb ground turkey
1 medium red onion, diced
1 jalapeño (or green chile), diced small
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 can black beans (14.5 oz. approx.), rinsed
2 – 2½ c tomato sauce
2 tsp cumin
2 tsp chili powder
¼ – ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
¾ tsp oregano
½ tsp pepper
½ tsp Sea salt
2½ c shredded colby jack cheese (or your favorite shredded cheese!), divided
8–10 tortillas (6–8 inch)
olive oil
chopped cilantro (optional)
sour cream (optional)
Instructions
Prepare the Filling:
Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey and diced red onion and cook until the turkey is browned and the onion has softened. Add the diced jalapeño and garlic and cook for one more minute until fragrant.
Build the Flavorful Sauce:
Stir in the rinsed black beans, 1 cup of the tomato sauce, all the spices (cumin, chili powder, red pepper flakes, oregano, salt, pepper). Simmer for a few minutes. Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup of the shredded cheese until melted.
Assemble the Enchiladas:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread a thin layer of the remaining tomato sauce on the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish. Warm the tortillas to make them pliable. Spoon the turkey filling down the center of each tortilla, roll it up tightly, and place it seam-side down in the dish.
Bake and Serve:
Pour the rest of the tomato sauce over the enchiladas and sprinkle with the remaining 1½ cups of shredded cheese. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the sauce is bubbly and the cheese is melted. Let rest for a few minutes, then top with cilantro and sour cream if desired.
Notes
Make-Ahead Meal:
This is a great make-ahead dish. You can assemble the entire casserole, cover it tightly, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Add an extra 10-15 minutes to the baking time.
Easy Rolling Tip:
To prevent tortillas from cracking, wrap them in a damp paper towel and microwave them for about 30 seconds before filling and rolling. This makes them soft and pliable.
Green Sauce Variation:
For a different flavor profile, substitute the red tomato sauce with a green enchilada sauce (salsa verde).
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Main Course, Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 enchiladas
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: turkey enchiladas, ground turkey recipe, easy weeknight dinner, cheesy casserole, make-ahead meal, Tex-Mex food