Description
A one-pan turkey enchilada casserole made with black beans, corn, peppers, and tortillas simmered in enchilada sauce, topped with melty Pepper Jack cheese and fresh cilantro.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 tsp ground cumin, divided
- 1 tsp dried oregano, divided
- ½ tsp kosher salt, divided
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- 3 tsp olive oil, divided
- ½ yellow onion, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2½ cups enchilada sauce (green or red)
- ¾ cup salsa (mild or spicy)
- 1 (4 oz.) can diced green chiles (with juice)
- 1 (14 oz.) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- ¾ cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- ¾ cup cooked brown rice (optional)
- 4 corn tortillas, cut into strips
- ¾ cup shredded Pepper Jack cheese
- 3 tbsp fresh cilantro, minced (for garnish)
Instructions
- Brown the Turkey: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add a bit of oil. Cook ground turkey with ½ tsp cumin, ½ tsp oregano, ¼ tsp salt, and black pepper until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté the Aromatics: Add 2 tsp olive oil to skillet. Sauté onion 3–4 minutes until soft. Add bell pepper and cook 1 more minute. Stir in garlic and remaining spices.
- Add Wet Ingredients & Veggies: Pour in enchilada sauce, salsa, and green chiles. Stir in black beans, corn, rice (if using), and return turkey to pan. Bring to a boil, then reduce to simmer 10 minutes.
- Tortillas & Cheese: Stir in tortilla strips. Top with shredded cheese. Cover skillet until cheese melts, about 1 minute.
- Garnish & Serve: Sprinkle with fresh cilantro. Serve warm.
Notes
Use green enchilada sauce for a tangier flavor, or red for a smoky taste. Can substitute ground chicken or beef.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 940mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: turkey enchilada casserole, one-pan dinner, skillet enchiladas, cheesy Mexican recipe