Turkey Enchilada Casserole is a wonderful dish for Mexican night. I like to serve it when we are having a game night because it be baked and kept in a warm oven until you are ready to serve.
I consider this casserole comfort food. If you don’t like black beans just leave them out. If you don’t like corn tortillas then use flour. I personally don’t like the taste of corn tortillas so I substitute flour tortillas. I prefer diced tomatoes with green chilies versus stewed.
I first found this recipe in my Taste of Home Light and Tasty 2008 Annual Recipe Cookbook.
Oven
Recipe serves: 10
Serving size:
- Slice into 10 even pieces
Total time: 1 hour
Let's grocery shop!
I am assuming you have salt and pepper. It is not included in pantry and spices.
Pantry & Spices
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garlic powder
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ground cumin
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onion powder
Grocery
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1 - garlic bulb
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1 - onion
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1 - green pepper
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1 - pound ground turkey
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2 - cans black beans
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1 - tomato sauce 15 oz
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1 - can tomato and green chili
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1 - jar salsa 16 oz
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1 - bag corn tortillas (12), 6 inches
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1 - bag shredded cheddar cheese
Let's prep!
| 1 pound ground turkey |
| 1 medium green pepper, chopped |
| 1 medium onion, chopped |
| 3 garlic cloves, minced |
| 2 cans black beans, rinsed and drained |
| 1 jar salsa, 16 oz |
| 1 can tomato sauce, 15 oz |
| 1 can diced tomato and green chili |
| 1 teaspoon onion powder |
| 1 teaspoon garlic powder |
| 1 teaspoon ground cumin |
| 12 corn tortillas, 6 inches |
| 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided |
- Gather all of your ingredients and measuring tools
- Mince 3 garlic cloves then place in a prep container; set aside
- Place in 12″ pan:
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 diced onion (1 cup)
- 1 diced green pepper (1 cup)
- Place the following spices in a prep container; set aside:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
Let's cook!
- Complete the prep from the prep tab above.
- Add 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper to the turkey, onion, and green peppers.
- Cook the mixture on medium heat until the turkey is cooked through.
- Add the garlic for 1 minute. Drain if necessary.
- Add the spices cook for 1-2 minutes
- Add the black beans, tomato sauce, tomato and green chili, and salsa then bring to boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Preheat the oven to 350° F
- Oil the 9×13 pan. Then add layers:
- 1 cup meat sauce
- 6 tortillas
- 1/2 remaining meat sauce
- 1 cup cheese
- 6 tortillas
- remaining meat sauce
- Cover and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove cover then add remaining cheese over the top evenly. Continue to bake uncovered for 5 – 10 minutes. Enjoy!
- Topping options: Lettuce, Tomato, Avocado, Onions, Jalapeno, black olives, etc.
This recipe can also be found in Weekly Dinners for 4 under $100 – Menu 1
