Easy Ground Turkey Enchiladas
These cozy, simple enchiladas are a great go-to when you want something comforting but still balanced. Ground turkey, black beans, fire-roasted green chiles, and just enough cheese make these flavorful without feeling heavy. Perfect for a busy weeknight and even better as leftovers. They are a family favorite!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 526kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 1 packet mild taco seasoning Siete preferred
- 1 15 oz can refried beans any variety works
- 2 cans fire-roasted Ortega green chiles undrained
- 1½ cups shredded Jack & Cheddar cheese blend divided
- 8 soft taco-size flour tortillas
- 1 10 oz can mild enchilada sauce (Siete mild recommended)
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9×13 baking dish.
- Pour about ¼ cup of the enchilada sauce into the bottom of the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly. Set aside.
- Heat avocado oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until softened, about 4–5 minutes.
- Add ground turkey and cook, breaking it up, until fully cooked.
- Sprinkle in the taco seasoning, 2 tbsp water and stir to evenly coat the meat.
- Stir in black beans and fire-roasted green chiles. Cook 2–3 minutes until warmed through, then remove from heat.
- Stir in 1 cup of the shredded cheese, reserving ½ cup for topping.
- Spoon filling evenly into tortillas, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
- Pour the remaining enchilada sauce evenly over the filled enchiladas and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
- Cover loosely with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 5–10 minutes until bubbly and lightly golden.
- Let rest for 5 minutes, garnish with fresh cilantro, and serve.
Notes
To make the tortillas pliable, I warm them in the microwave or use a tortilla pouch rather than frying them in oil.
These enchiladas reheat well and are great for leftovers or meal prep.
Serve with a simple green salad, sliced avocado, or sautéed vegetables.
Nutrition
Calories: 526kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 105mg | Sodium: 801mg | Potassium: 483mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 479IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 397mg | Iron: 3mg