Turkey and Bean Taco Enchiladas
A fast and easy recipe that's part taco and part enchilada in a casserole.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs ground turkey
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil plus more for greasing dish
- 1 tbsp. Worscestershire sauce
- 3 tbsp chili powder
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 15- ounce can pinto beans strained and rinsed
- 2 cups jarred tomato salsa plus more for serving
- 2-3 green onions sliced
- 10 corn tortillas The original recipe called for 6 cups of tortilla chips. If you don’t mind the added fat that’s a tasty alternative.
- 3 cups shredded Cheddar and Monterey jack blend
- sour cream optional
- shredded lettuce optional
- 2 to matoes diced optional
- 1 avocado sliced optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly oil a 9-by-13-inch casserole dish.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over high heat. When the oil is shimmering, add the ground turkey.
- Cook until slightly pink, then drain off excess fat.
- Season turkey with Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, cumin, oregano, a pinch of salt, and a few grinds of pepper.
- Brown the meat, breaking it up into smaller pieces, until no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add beans, salsa and 1/2 cup water.
- Bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer until the sauce thickens and coats the meat, about 5 minutes.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Layer half the tortillas on the bottom of the oiled casserole dish.
- Spread half the meat mixture on top.
- Sprinkle half the cheese over the meat.
- Sprinkle half the green onions on top of cheese
- Repeat with remaining tortillas, meat and cheese.
- Bake uncovered until the cheese melts and the casserole is hot, about 20 minutes.
- Remove from oven, let stand for 5 minutes, and serve.
- Top with your favorites—sour cream, lettuce, and/or tomato. Serve with avocado, salsa, and tortilla chips on the side.
Notes
There are a lot of possible variations on this recipe. The first time I made it, I replaced the cooked regular onion with green onion. You could also add sliced olives as a layer. Have fun!