Turkey, Tomatillo, and Bean Burritos Recipe

Name: Turkey, Tomatillo, and Bean Burritos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 12-inch flour tortillas; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (twice around the pan); 1 package (1 1/3 pounds) ground turkey breast; 1 large onion, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and chopped; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 cup chicken stock or broth; 1 15-ounce can pinto beans, rinsed and drained; 1 16-ounce jar tomatillo salsa; 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves (a handful), chopped; 1 10-ounce package (2 1/2 cups) shredded Monterey Jack cheese (available on the dairy aisle)

Servings: persons

4 12-inch flour tortillas
2 tablespoons vegetable oil (twice around the pan)
1 package (1 1/3 pounds) ground turkey breast
1 large onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup chicken stock or broth
1 15-ounce can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 16-ounce jar tomatillo salsa
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves (a handful), chopped
1 10-ounce package (2 1/2 cups) shredded Monterey Jack cheese (available on the dairy aisle)

1
Preheat the oven to 275F.
2
Wrap the flour tortillas in foil and warm in the oven.
3
Preheat a large nonstick skillet with the vegetable oil.
4
Add the ground turkey and break it up with the back of a spoon as it cooks and browns, about 4 minutes.
5
Add the onions, garlic, bell peppers, salt, and pepper.
6
Continue to cook for 3 minutes.
7
Add the chicken stock, pinto beans, and 1 1/2 cups of the tomatillo salsathats about three quarters of the jar.
8
Turn the heat up to high and continue to cook for 5 to 6 minutes, or until the mixture is thickened.
9
Remove from the heat and add the cilantro, stirring to distribute.
10
Remove the flour tortillas from the oven and switch the broiler on.
11
Pile the turkey mixture into the warm flour tortillas, sprinkle each with 1/4 cup of cheese, and then roll them up.
12
Line a casserole or baking dish with the burritos, seam side down.
13
Top each burrito with a little bit of the remaining 1/2 cup of tomatillo salsa, spreading it over the burritos with the back of a spoon.
14
Sprinkle with the remaining cheese and place the dish under the hot broiler, 6 inches from the heat source.
15
Broil for 5 minutes to melt and brown the cheese.
16
Serve immediately.

878

kcal

Calories

Fat

111

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 12-inch flour tortillas, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (twice around the pan), 1 package (1 1/3 pounds) ground turkey breast, 1 large onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Turkey, Tomatillo, and Bean Burritos 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, Tomatillo, and Bean Burritos

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