Easy Enchilada Recipe with Ground Turkey

Enchiladas are a Mexican dish made with tortillas, cheese, and meat. This recipe is a healthier version of enchiladas, using ground turkey instead of beef. It is also a quick and easy recipe, perfect for a busy weeknight.

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground turkey
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 (10 ounce) can enchilada sauce
• 1 cup (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 12 corn tortillas

Instructions

1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground turkey and cook until browned.
2. Add the onion and green bell pepper and cook until softened.
3. Stir in the enchilada sauce and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
4. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
5. Spread 1/2 cup of the enchilada sauce in the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish.
6. Fill each tortilla with 1/4 cup of the turkey mixture, 1/4 cup of the cheese, and 1 tablespoon of the sour cream. Roll up the tortillas and place them seam-side down in the baking dish.
7. Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the enchiladas. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
8. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
9. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.

FAQ

Q: What can use instead of ground turkey?

You can use shredded chicken, shredded beef, or tofu in place of the ground turkey.

Q: What can use instead of enchilada sauce?

You can use a different type of Mexican sauce, such as a taco sauce or a chili sauce.

Q: What can use instead of cheddar cheese?

You can use a different type of cheese, such as Monterey Jack cheese, queso fresco, or mozzarella cheese.

Q: What can use instead of sour cream?

You can use yogurt or crema in place of the sour cream.

Q: What can use instead of cilantro?

You can use parsley or basil in place of the cilantro.

Q: Can make this recipe ahead of time?

Yes, you can make this recipe ahead of time and freeze it for later. To freeze the enchiladas, assemble them as directed, but do not bake them. Cover the baking dish with foil and freeze for up to 3 months. When you are ready to eat, bake the enchiladas in a preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Pros

• Easy to make
• Quick and healthy
• Delicious

Tips

• To make the enchiladas ahead of time, assemble them as directed, but do not bake them. Cover the baking dish with foil and freeze for up to 3 months. When you are ready to eat, bake the enchiladas in a preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
• You can also use different fillings for the enchiladas, such as shredded chicken