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Homemade ground turkey enchilada skillet recipe in a cast iron pan with melted cheese, tortilla strips, and fresh cilantro, photographed from overhead on a white kitchen counter.

Ground Turkey Enchilada Skillet Recipe

Easy one-pan ground turkey enchilada skillet recipe loaded with cheesy Mexican flavors. Perfect 30-minute weeknight dinner for busy families.
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Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Resting Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 420kcal
Cost: $15

Equipment

  • 1 Cast-iron skillet 12-inch preferred, heavy-bottom works too
  • 1 Wooden spoon For breaking up ground turkey
  • 1 Knife For chopping vegetables
  • 1 Cutting board For prepping ingredients
  • 1 Measuring spoons For seasonings
  • 1 Measuring cups For cheese and sauces

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs Lean ground turkey 93/7 lean-to-fat ratio
  • 1 large Yellow onion Diced
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 whole Bell pepper Any color, chopped
  • 15 oz Red enchilada sauce 1 can
  • 14.5 oz Diced tomatoes Drained, 1 can
  • 1 tablespoon Chili powder
  • 2 teaspoon Ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Or to taste
  • 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 8 Corn tortillas Cut into strips
  • 2 cups Mexican cheese blend Shredded
  • 0.5 cup Sharp cheddar cheese Shredded
  • 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro Chopped
  • 2 Green onions Sliced
  • 1 Lime Cut into wedges
  • 0.5 cup Sour cream (optional) For serving

Instructions

  • Heat skillet, cook ground turkey until no pink remains, set aside.
  • Sauté onion, garlic, and bell pepper; add seasonings and bloom spices.
  • Add turkey back, stir in enchilada sauce, tomatoes, and tortilla strips; simmer 10 min.
  • Top with cheeses, cover until melted; rest 5 min. Garnish with cilantro, green onion, lime.

Notes

  • Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 300g | Calories: 420kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 980mg | Potassium: 720mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1200IU | Vitamin C: 35mg | Calcium: 280mg | Iron: 3.5mg