Description
This Turkey Enchilada Skillet is a quick and flavorful one-pan meal featuring ground turkey, corn tortillas, black beans, and a rich enchilada sauce. Packed with Mexican-inspired ingredients and topped with melty cheese and fresh garnishes, this dish delivers comforting, vibrant flavors in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 4 corn tortillas, cut into 1 inch slices
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed
- 1 (15 oz) can red enchilada sauce
- 1 (4 oz) can diced green chilis
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 3/4 cup frozen corn (NOT sweet corn)
- 1/2 cup chopped white onion
- 1/2 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Garnishes (optional)
- Cilantro
- Olives
- Queso fresco
- Avocado slices
- Sour cream
Instructions
- Cook Ground Turkey: Heat avocado oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook the turkey until browned, breaking it apart into smaller crumbles with a spatula. Once cooked through, remove from heat and set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same skillet, add chopped red bell pepper and white onion. Sauté until the vegetables are tender and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add Remaining Ingredients: Stir in black beans, diced green chilis, red enchilada sauce, frozen corn, and the cooked turkey into the skillet. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to simmer. Let it cook for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Simmer with Tortillas and Cheese: Mix in the sliced corn tortillas evenly throughout the skillet. Sprinkle shredded Mexican blend cheese on top and cover the skillet to allow the cheese to melt, about 2-3 minutes.
- Serve: Spoon the turkey enchilada skillet into bowls and garnish with your choice of cilantro, olives, queso fresco, avocado slices, and sour cream. Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey with ground chicken or lean ground beef for variation.
- Use corn tortillas for authentic flavor and to keep it gluten-free.
- Adjust the spiciness by choosing mild or hot enchilada sauce as preferred.
- For extra creaminess, add a dollop of sour cream or a sprinkle of queso fresco before serving.
- This skillet meal reheats well, making it ideal for easy leftovers.
