Turkey (Or Beef) Enchilada Casserole Recipe

Name: Turkey (Or Beef) Enchilada Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground turkey or 1 lb extra lean ground beef; 1 medium green pepper, chopped; 1 medium onion, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained; 1 (16 ounce) jar salsa; 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can Mexican-style tomatoes; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 12 (6 inch) corn tortillas; 2 cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese, divided

Servings: persons

1 lb lean ground turkey or 1 lb extra lean ground beef
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (16 ounce) jar salsa
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can Mexican-style tomatoes
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
12 (6 inch) corn tortillas
2 cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese, divided

1
In a large saucepan coated with nonstick cooking spray, cook the turkey (or beef), green pepper, onion, and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink.
2
Stir in the beans, salsa, tomato sauce, stewed tomatoes, onion powder, garlic powder, and cumin. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered for 10 minutes.
3
Spread 1 cup meat sauce into a 13x9 inch baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray. Top with six tortillas, covering the sauce.
4
Spread half of the remaining meat sauce onto tortillas; sprinkle with 1 cup cheese. Layer with remaining tortillas and meat sauce.
5
Cover and bake at 350 for 20 minutes.
6
Uncover and sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until bubbly and cheese is melted.

886

kcal

Calories

Fat

100

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb lean ground turkey or 1 lb extra lean ground beef, 1 medium green pepper, chopped, 1 medium onion, chopped, 3 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Turkey (Or Beef) Enchilada Casserole 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.

Turkey (Or Beef) Enchilada Casserole

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