Leftover Turkey - Enchiladas Recipe

Name: Leftover Turkey - Enchiladas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups leftover cooked dark turkey meat, shredded; 1/2 cup onion, finely diced (to taste); 4 -5 garlic cloves, fresh minced (to taste); 3 cups enchilada sauce, divided (recipezaar Texas Red Enchilada Sauce); 1 tablespoon chili powder; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 2 -3 jalapeno peppers, chopped fine (optional); 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced; 1/2 cup green bell pepper, diced (optional); 1/2 teaspoon salt, to taste; 1/2 teaspoon pepper, to taste; 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese (any type will work); 8 -10 small flour tortillas, warmed (smaller size 6-8-inch); 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained and diced; 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded (more if desired); 1 tablespoon olive oil

Servings: persons

3 cups leftover cooked dark turkey meat, shredded
1/2 cup onion, finely diced (to taste)
4 -5 garlic cloves, fresh minced (to taste)
3 cups enchilada sauce, divided (recipezaar Texas Red Enchilada Sauce)
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 -3 jalapeno peppers, chopped fine (optional)
1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
1/2 cup green bell pepper, diced (optional)
1/2 teaspoon salt, to taste
1/2 teaspoon pepper, to taste
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese (any type will work)
8 -10 small flour tortillas, warmed (smaller size 6-8-inch)
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained and diced
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded (more if desired)
1 tablespoon olive oil

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["Preheat oven to 350.", "Heat a skillet to medium, add some oil and saute the onions for a few minutes then add the peppers and garlic and saute until the onion become translucent.", "Add Tomatoes, seasonings, Stir to combine.", "Add Turkey and 1 cup of enchilada sauce - stir - simmer until some of the liquid has evaporated (not too juicy any more).", "Add cream cheese and stir until well incorporated. Simmer for a few minutes longer.", "In a 9X13"" pan add 1 cup of enchilada sauce and coat bottom of pan.", "Add about 1/4-1/3 cup of meat mixture to each tortillia - roll tortilla and place seem side down in a baking dish (just roll, don't fold ends).", "Pour remaining Enchilada sauce over the top of the tortillas.", "Sprinkle cheese over the top.", "Bake i for about 20-30 minutes until cheese is melted and side are bubbling slightly.", "Variations - Add a can of black beans (rinsed and drained) to the meat mixture after incorporating the cream cheese.", "Toppings (suggestions) - Salsa, lettuce, Chopped Olives, Chopped Onion, Chopped tomatoes, chopped jalapeno's."]

1510

kcal

Calories

Fat

198

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups leftover cooked dark turkey meat, shredded, 1/2 cup onion, finely diced (to taste), 4 -5 garlic cloves, fresh minced (to taste), 3 cups enchilada sauce, divided (recipezaar Texas Red Enchilada Sauce), and more.

Yes, Leftover Turkey - Enchiladas falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Leftover Turkey - Enchiladas

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