Spicy Ground Turkey Enchiladas Recipe

Name: Spicy Ground Turkey Enchiladas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground turkey; 1 teaspoon oil; 1 1/4 ounces taco seasoning mix; 1 red onion, finely diced; 1 green pepper, finely diced; 8 small sun-dried tomatoes (optional); 16 ounces salsa, chunky; 1 (4 1/2 ounce) can green chilies, chopped, divided (optional); 1 (4 1/2 ounce) can jalapeno peppers, chopped (optional); 1 (16 ounce) can corn (optional); 1 (16 ounce) can black beans (or beans of your choice); 1 cup cooked rice (great idea for left over rice); 8 tortillas, whole wheat; 2 cups cheese, divided (I recommend Mexican or Taco Blend); 6 ounces black olives, sliced for topping; 8 ounces sour cream, for topping; 1 bunch fresh cilantro, finely chopped

Servings: persons

1 lb lean ground turkey
1 teaspoon oil
1 1/4 ounces taco seasoning mix
1 red onion, finely diced
1 green pepper, finely diced
8 small sun-dried tomatoes (optional)
16 ounces salsa, chunky
1 (4 1/2 ounce) can green chilies, chopped, divided (optional)
1 (4 1/2 ounce) can jalapeno peppers, chopped (optional)
1 (16 ounce) can corn (optional)
1 (16 ounce) can black beans (or beans of your choice)
1 cup cooked rice (great idea for left over rice)
8 tortillas, whole wheat
2 cups cheese, divided (I recommend Mexican or Taco Blend)
6 ounces black olives, sliced for topping
8 ounces sour cream, for topping
1 bunch fresh cilantro, finely chopped

1
Begin to brown the ground turkey in a frying pan. (make sure it is big enough to fit the rest of the diced vegetables).
2
Stir in all the veggies and let them cook down.
3
Add the taco seasoning mix as directed on the package. If you like cilantro you can add it to your taste at this point.
4
Heat your oven to 350 degrees.
5
Once the meat is cooked and the veggies have softened, you can add the canned peppers, beans, corn and about 1/4 of the salsa.
6
Lightly grease the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
7
Fill each tortilla with turkey mixture and your cooked rice and sprinkle with cheese before folding.
8
Fold tortillas over the filling and place seam-side down in the prepared pan.
9
Pour the rest of your salsa over the top evenly over the enchiladas. Cover with the remaining cheese.
10
Sprinkle the reserved chopped green chilies and the sliced olives on top of the cheese.
11
Bake in the preheated oven until filling is heated through and the cheese is melted and bubbling, about 25 -30 minutes.
12
Top with sour cream and fresh chopped cilantro and serve.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

My Personal Notes

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

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb lean ground turkey, 1 teaspoon oil, 1 1/4 ounces taco seasoning mix, 1 red onion, finely diced, and more.

Yes, Spicy Ground 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spicy Ground Turkey Enchiladas

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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