Ground Turkey Enchiladas

These ground turkey enchiladas offer a swift and effortless twist on the traditional Mexican favorite and is ready in less than 40 minutes.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Mexican

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Total Time 40

Servings

Calories 306kcal

Preheat oven to 425°F. Heat large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey, onion and diced green chilis and cook for 7-10 minutes, browning the turkey and breaking up with a spoon. Add the taco seasoning and cook for another minute before removing from heat.
Heat small skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tortilla and cook until just pliable, about 30 seconds per side. Transfer to a plate. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
Preheat oven to 425°F. Pour ½ cup of the enchiladas sauce into a 13x9 pan to completely coat it. To assemble the enchiladas, add 2 tablespoon of the cheese and ground turkey mixture. Place seam side down in pan and repeat with remaining tortillas. Add the rest of the enchiladas sauce over the enchiladas and top with the remaining cheese.
Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until it is bubbling and cheese is golden brown. Top with some garnishes if desired.

Incorporate some vegetables like diced onions, bell peppers or other vegetables to add texture and freshness to the filling. Sautéing them before combining with the ground turkey can enhance their flavor.

If you want spicier enchiladas, add diced jalapeños or a pinch of cayenne pepper to the ground turkey mixture.

Heat corn tortillas in small skillet for 20 seconds per side so they are pliable. If you skip this step, the tortillas will break apart is you roll them up.

Make sure you don't overfill the tortillas or you won't be able to roll them up.

Don’t use pre-shredded cheese. It doesn’t taste as good and also has addition ingredients that you don’t need. Just buy blocks of cheese and grate yourself.