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Best Ground Turkey Enchilada Skillet - theamazingfood

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 550
A flavorful and easy-to-make ground turkey enchilada skillet that combines fresh ingredients with rich enchilada sauce for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

Meat

  • 1 lb ground turkey (I like Butterball for a leaner result)
  • 3/4 tsp cumin
  • 3/4 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1/2 onion diced onion (into 1/4-inch pieces)
  • 1.5 bell pepper bell pepper (stemmed, seeded, cut into 1/2-inch squares)
  • 3 garlic cloves garlic (freshly minced)
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp oregano
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 2.5 cups enchilada sauce (Old El Paso mild for consistent flavor)
  • 3/4 cup salsa
  • 4 oz green chiles
  • 14 oz black beans (rinsed and drained)
  • 3/4 cup corn
  • 3/4 cup brown rice (cooked and cooled)
  • 4 corn tortillas corn tortillas (cut into 1-inch wide strips)
  • 1 cup cheese (Tillamook Mexican Blend for better melting)
  • 4 tbsp cilantro

Instructions 

  • Sauté onion, bell pepper, and garlic in olive oil until softened.
  • Add ground turkey, cumin, oregano, salt, pepper, and chili powder; cook until turkey is browned.
  • Stir in enchilada sauce, salsa, green chiles, black beans, corn, and cooked rice; simmer briefly.
  • Mix in tortilla strips and sprinkle cheese on top; cook until cheese melts.

Notes

For extra flavor, top with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime before serving.
Calories: 550kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: ground turkey