Description
A quick and flavorful Turkey Enchilada Skillet combining ground turkey, vegetables, and enchilada sauce, layered with corn tortillas and melted cheese for a satisfying one-pan meal perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 4 corn tortillas, cut into 1 inch slices
- 1 15 oz can black beans, rinsed
- 1 15 oz can red enchilada sauce
- 1 4 oz can diced green chilis
- 1/2 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
Vegetables
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 3/4 cup frozen corn (NOT sweet corn)
- 1/2 cup chopped white onion
Oils and Spices
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional Garnishes
- Chopped cilantro
- Olives
- Queso fresco
- Avocado slices
- Sour cream
Instructions
- Cook Ground Turkey: Heat avocado oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground turkey, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook until the turkey is browned and fully cooked, breaking it apart into small crumbles. Once done, remove the turkey from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same skillet, add the chopped red bell pepper and white onion. Cook until the vegetables are tender and slightly softened. This usually takes about 4-5 minutes.
- Add Beans and Sauce: Add the rinsed black beans, diced green chilis, red enchilada sauce, frozen corn, and the cooked ground turkey back into the skillet with the vegetables. Stir everything together well and bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer.
- Simmer with Tortillas and Cheese: Gently mix the sliced corn tortillas into the skillet. Sprinkle the shredded Mexican blend cheese evenly on top. Continue to cook on low heat until the cheese has melted and the tortillas have softened, approximately 3-5 minutes.
- Serve and Garnish: Remove the skillet from heat. Spoon the turkey enchilada skillet into bowls and garnish with optional toppings such as chopped cilantro, olives, crumbled queso fresco, avocado slices, and a dollop of sour cream for extra flavor and creaminess.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey with ground chicken or lean ground beef if preferred.
- For a spicier dish, add chopped jalapeños or a pinch of cayenne pepper along with the cumin.
- To keep it gluten-free, ensure your corn tortillas are certified gluten-free.
- This recipe can be doubled easily and makes excellent leftovers.
- Use fresh corn instead of frozen if available for added sweetness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
