Best 5 Ground Turkey Enchilada Casserole Recipes

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Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of Mexican cuisine with our delectable Ground Turkey Enchilada Casserole, a fiesta of bold tastes and textures that will transport your taste buds to the vibrant streets of Mexico. This hearty casserole combines the richness of ground turkey, the savory tang of enchilada sauce, the gooey goodness of melted cheese, and the vibrant crunch of fresh vegetables, all harmoniously layered in a symphony of flavors. Accompanying this main course are three equally enticing recipes: a zesty Tomatillo Salsa, a creamy Avocado Crema, and a refreshing Cucumber Salad. These accompaniments add layers of flavor and texture, elevating the casserole to a culinary masterpiece. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure with this comprehensive guide, where each recipe is meticulously explained with easy-to-follow instructions, ensuring a successful and delicious outcome.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

TURKEY ENCHILADA CASSEROLE



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Every time I make this for guests, I end up sharing my recipe!-Debra Martin of Belleville, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick saucepan coated with cooking spray, cook turkey, green pepper and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Stir in beans, salsa, tomato sauce, tomatoes, onion powder, garlic powder and cumin. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes., Preheat oven to 350°. Spread 1 cup meat sauce into a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Top with six tortillas. Spread with half the remaining meat sauce; sprinkle with 1 cup cheese. Layer with remaining tortillas and meat sauce., Cover and bake 20 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until bubbly and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 318 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 936mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

TURKEY CLUB ENCHILADA CASSEROLE



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 25

1 roasted turkey breast (2 to 2 1/2 pounds cooked breast meat)
2 tablespoons EVOO
3 to 4 ounces center cut smoky bacon or applewood bacon, chopped
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 jalapeno or Fresno chiles, chopped (seed the chiles for a milder filling)
2 medium or 1 large onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon ground cumin, scant palmful
Freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup fresh cilantro or parsley leaves, finely chopped
2 tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 lime, juiced
About 1 cup leftover gravy, or turkey or chicken stock
Salt
16 corn tortillas or twelve 6-inch flour tortillas
4 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
2 1/2 cups milk
3 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese or combo of Monterey and Pepper Jack
3 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese or combo of Monterey and Pepper Jack
One 4-ounce tin diced green chiles, well drained
Chopped or shredded iceberg or Romaine heart lettuce
Diced avocado with lime juice
Seeded diced tomatoes
Chopped red onion or scallions
Creme fraiche or Mexican crema or sour cream, for dolloping

Steps:

  • Coarsely chop the turkey meat and pulse process in a food processor into a fine chop.
  • Heat a large, deep skillet over medium to medium-high heat with the EVOO, a couple turns of the pan. Add the bacon and render until crispy. Add the garlic, chiles and onions. Season with cumin and some pepper. Saute until tender, about 10 minutes. Add the turkey, cilantro, tomatoes and lime juice. Then add the gravy or stock to moisten. Warm through and season with salt. Remove from the heat.
  • Char the tortillas and blister in a hot dry skillet or over an open flame on a gas burner, 30 to 40 seconds per side.
  • In a sauce pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Then whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Whisk in the milk, and season with salt and pepper. Cook the mixture until it thickens and coats the back of a spoon. Stir in two-thirds of the cheese to melt, then stir in the green chiles.
  • Fill the tortillas with the turkey and bacon mixture and arrange in a large baking dish. Pour the sauce evenly over the enchiladas. Then top with the remaining cheese. Cool and store for a make-ahead meal.
  • To bake the enchiladas, bring to room temperature and preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Bake the enchiladas until brown and bubbly, about 40 minutes if from the fridge, or 20 to 25 minutes if still warm from the initial preparation.
  • Serve and top the enchiladas with lettuce, avocado, lime, tomatoes, onions and creme fraiche.

GROUND TURKEY ENCHILADA STIR-FRY WITH COUSCOUS



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An enchilada, by definition, is a corn tortilla filled with various ingredients and drenched in cheese and sauce. This recipe doesn't involve any rolling of tortillas, nor does it require copious amounts of cheese. However, every bite will remind you of the flavors of this popular comfort food.

Provided by Min Kwon, M.S., R.D.

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup whole wheat couscous
1 pound lean ground turkey
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 cups butternut squash, peeled, seeded and diced
1 cup broccoli florets
One 15-ounce can no-sodium-added black beans
One 10-ounce can enchilada sauce
1/2 cup salsa
Suggested toppings: chopped fresh cilantro, diced avocado, shredded cheese, lime juice

Steps:

  • Pour 1/2 cup of water into a small saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Pour the couscous into the saucepan and stir well. Turn off the heat, cover and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, in a large skillet or wok, cook the ground turkey over medium heat, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until cooked through and browned, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with some salt and pepper. Transfer to a bowl and set aside. Drain the excess fat and wipe the pan clean. Heat the oil in the same pan over high heat, then add the squash and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and softened, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the broccoli and cook, 3 to 5 minutes more. Add the turkey, beans, enchilada sauce and salsa and stir until all the ingredients are well combined.
  • Serve with the couscous and top with suggested toppings as desired.

BEST BEEF ENCHILADAS



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These enchiladas are absolutely amazing! Truly a recipe your family will love.

Provided by country_cooker

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 pounds ground beef
¼ onion, finely chopped
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
½ cup sour cream
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 tablespoon taco seasoning
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 ½ cups enchilada sauce
1 ½ teaspoons chili powder
1 clove garlic, minced
½ teaspoon salt
8 flour tortillas
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (4 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
¼ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Cook and stir ground beef with onion in a skillet over medium heat until meat is crumbly and no longer pink, about 10 minutes. Drain grease. Stir 1 cup Cheddar cheese, sour cream, parsley, taco seasoning, oregano, and black pepper into the ground beef until cheese has melted. Mix in enchilada sauce, chili powder, garlic, and salt; bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, and simmer until meat sauce is slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
  • Lay a tortilla onto a work surface and spoon about 1/4 cup of meat sauce down the center of the tortilla. Top meat sauce with 1 tablespoon black beans and a sprinkling of black olives. Roll the tortilla up, enclosing the filling, and lay seam-side down into a 9x13-inch baking dish. Repeat with remaining tortillas. Spoon any remaining meat sauce over the enchiladas and scatter any remaining black beans and black olives over the top. Sprinkle tortillas with 1/4 cup Cheddar cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese topping is melted and enchiladas and sauce are bubbling, 20 to 22 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 583.2 calories, Carbohydrate 46.1 g, Cholesterol 93.7 mg, Fat 29.2 g, Fiber 7.1 g, Protein 33 g, SaturatedFat 12.2 g, Sodium 1216.3 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

GROUND TURKEY ENCHILADA CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Ground Turkey Enchilada Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by HKinwald

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 1/4 lbs lean ground turkey (Jennie-O)
20 ounces enchilada sauce
15 corn tortillas
2 cups fat-free cheddar cheese (Kraft Free)

Steps:

  • In a 5- to 6-quart pan over high heat, stir turkey until turkey is crumbly and no longer pink, about 4 minutes. Stir in 1 cup enchilada sauce.
  • Meanwhile, cut tortillas in half. Arrange a fourth of the halves evenly over the bottom of a shallow 3-quart casserole, overlapping to fit. Sprinkle a fourth of the cheese evenly over the tortillas, then top with a third of the turkey mixture and a fourth of the remaining enchilada sauce, spreading each level. Repeat to make two more layers of tortillas, cheese, turkey mixture, and sauce; top with another layer of tortillas and sauce, then cheese.
  • Bake in a 425° regular or convection oven until cheese is melted and casserole is hot in the center, 18 to 20 minutes.

Tips:

  • Use a food processor to chop the onion and garlic. This will save you time and effort, and it will also help to create a more even consistency.
  • Don't overcook the ground turkey. Cook it just until it is no longer pink, or it will become dry and tough.
  • Use a variety of cheeses in the casserole. This will give the dish a more complex flavor. A good combination is cheddar, Monterey Jack, and cream cheese.
  • Be sure to season the casserole well. Use a combination of salt, pepper, chili powder, and cumin to taste.
  • Top the casserole with your favorite toppings. Some good options include sour cream, guacamole, salsa, and chopped cilantro.

Conclusion:

This ground turkey enchilada casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover ground turkey. The casserole is packed with flavor, thanks to the combination of ground turkey, enchilada sauce, cheese, and spices. It is also very versatile, so you can easily customize it to your own taste. Whether you like it mild or spicy, this casserole is sure to please everyone at the table.

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