Lisa’s Version of Carole’s Enchiladas

Jun 01, 2023June 1, 20230 1

Lisa's Version of Carole's Enchiladas - A Mexican-Style Casserole

by The Chefin Main

Prep

15 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

485

Sugar

Fat

25g

Lisa's Version of Carole's Enchiladas is a Mexican-style casserole that's packed with flavor. This recipe uses a combination of ground turkey, refried beans, and cheese, all rolled up and baked to perfection. It's a great dish to make for a family dinner, or any time you want something comforting and delicious. The recipe is easy to follow and can be customized with your favorite toppings or spices. Serve with a side of guacamole and sliced jalapeño peppers for an extra kick!

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2.	In a large skillet, brown the ground turkey over medium heat.
3.	Once the meat is cooked through, add the taco seasoning and stir until combined.
4.	Remove cooked turkey from the skillet and set aside.
5.	Spread a thin layer of refried beans evenly onto the center of each flour tortilla.
6.	Top each tortilla with a portion of the cooked turkey.
7.	Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the turkey and roll up the tortillas.
8.	Place the rolled enchiladas seam side down into a lightly greased casserole dish.
9.	Pour the turkey chili and taco sauce over the enchiladas and sprinkle with leftover cheese.
10.	Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is melted, and enchiladas are heated through.

PROS

Lisa’s Version of Carole’s Enchiladas is a flavorful recipe that’s easy to make and perfect for a family dinner.
Loaded with protein from the ground turkey and beans, it’s a hearty and filling meal that kids and adults will love.
The combination of cheese and chili adds an irresistible savory taste to every bite!

CONS

Unfortunately, Lisa’s Version of Carole’s Enchiladas is high in sodium due to the canned chili and taco seasoning.
In addition, the flour tortilla in this recipe does contain carbohydrates, which may not be suitable for some diets.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Despite the high sodium issue, there are some health benefits to be found in this dish. Lean ground turkey and refried beans are both a great source of protein that can help to keep you feeling full and satisfied. Additionally, the cheese used in this dish provides a good source of calcium. If you want to make this recipe slightly healthier, try using whole-grain tortillas instead of flour.

	8 large flour tortillas
	1 lb ground turkey
	1 packet taco seasoning
	2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
	1 can refried beans
	1 can turkey chili
	1/4 cup taco sauce