Yummy Turkey Enchiladas

Jun 01, 2023June 1, 20230 15

Yummy Turkey Enchiladas – A Delicious Mexican Delight

by The Chefin Mexican

Prep

20 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

398

Sugar

Fat

22g

Yummy Turkey Enchiladas are a delicious and easy-to-make Mexican dish that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. This recipe combines savory ground turkey with flavorful taco seasoning, refried beans, tomato sauce, and black olives stuffed inside soft flour tortillas. Topped with gooey melted cheddar cheese and baked to perfection, these enchiladas are perfect for satisfying your craving for a hearty, cheesy meal.

Instructions

1.	Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2.	If you are using turkey, chop it into small pieces.
3.	In a large bowl, combine the turkey or ground turkey, refried beans, tomato sauce, taco seasoning, and chili powder, and mix well.
4.	Spoon about 1/4 cup of the mixture down the center of each tortilla. Roll the tortilla around the filling and place it seam-side down in a 9x13-inch baking dish.
5.	Pour the remaining sauce over the enchiladas and sprinkle with black olives and shredded cheddar cheese.
6.	Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

PROS

Yummy Turkey Enchiladas are a quick and easy meal that is both delicious and budget-friendly.

They are perfect for feeding a crowd or as a make-ahead dinner.

CONS

Some people may find the tomato sauce a bit too tangy, but you can adjust the amount to your liking.

Also, the cheese and refried beans can make this dish quite heavy, so it may not be suitable for those on a low-fat diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Turkey meat is an excellent source of lean protein and contains fewer calories and less fat than beef.
In addition, the black olives in this recipe are packed with antioxidants, while the tortillas provide a good source of carbohydrates.
However, the high sodium content in the tomato sauce and refried beans may not be suitable for those on a low-sodium diet.

	2 -3 cups turkey or 1 lb ground turkey
	1 can refried beans
	1 1/2 cups tomato sauce
	1 packet taco seasoning
	1/4 teaspoon chili powder
	10 8-inch flour tortillas
	1/2 cup sliced black olives
	2 cups shredded cheddar cheese