Description
This delicious cheesy turkey enchilada casserole is the perfect blend of flavors and textures, making it a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 pound ground turkey (OR lean ground beef)
- 1 medium yellow onion (finely diced, about 1 cup)
- salt & pepper (to taste)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 lime (juice only)
- 1 tablespoon enchilada or taco seasoning
- 1 (4-oz) can mild diced green chiles
- 1 (15-oz) can black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup diced sweet potato (about 1 small, cut into 1/3-inch cubes, optional)
- 1 (15-oz) can petite diced tomatoes (not drained)
- 1 cup red enchilada sauce
- 4 (8-inch) flour tortillas (each halved lengthwise and then cut into 5–6 strips)
- 1 heaping cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Colby Jack, or a Mexican cheese blend; shred it yourself for the best melting)
- optional toppings: chopped cilantro, diced red onion, avocado, sour cream, lime wedges
Instructions
- Prep: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. This recipe works best in a ~3 to 4 quart oven-safe skillet.
- Brown meat: Heat your skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the oil, then add the ground meat and diced onion. Season with salt and pepper, then cook until the meat is no longer pink. Absorb the excess liquid with paper towels, then continue browning until the meat has a nice color on it.
- Deglaze: If there are a lot of browned bits stuck on the bottom of your skillet, deglaze the pan with 1/4 to 1/3 cup water and stir well before continuing with the next step.
- Season: Reduce the heat to medium. Add the minced garlic, lime juice, and seasoning. Cook for 1-2 minutes, or until the garlic and the seasoning are fragrant.
- Add remaining ingredients: Reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the green chiles, black beans, sweet potato (if using), diced tomatoes, and enchilada sauce to the skillet. Bring to a simmer.
- Add tortillas: Add the tortilla strips to the skillet, stirring gently to place them evenly in the sauce. Remove from the heat.
- Finish and bake: Top the casserole with shredded cheese, then place in the hot oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, until the cheese has melted and the casserole is bubbly.
- Serve: Let the casserole rest on a trivet or wire rack for 5 minutes. Serve with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Note 1: For best results, cut tortillas into strips to ensure they absorb the sauce evenly.
- Note 2: Be sure to brown the meat well for maximum flavor.
- Note 3: Let the casserole cool slightly before serving to set the layers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg