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    Ground Turkey Enchiladas

    Published: Apr 20, 2021 · Modified: Jun 21, 2022 by Daniela Apostol · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Ground Turkey Enchiladas with mushrooms and cheesy sauce, a delicious family-favourite recipe. It's very easy to put together, and it's made entirely with simple ingredients. 

    Close-up shot of enchiladas on a white plate
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    • What are enchiladas
    • How to make ground turkey enchiladas
    • How to assemble the enchiladas

    What are enchiladas

    Enchiladas are a very popular Mexican dish. I would say that they are the rolled-up version of a lasagna. They basically consist of tortilla wraps with various fillings, rolled up and arranged in an oven-proof dish, and topped with cheese or a white/savoury sauce. They are then baked in the oven until the cheese melts and the enchiladas are bubbling hot.

    Traditionally they are made with corn tortillas, but four tortillas are also common. They can have pretty much any filling of your choice, be it with meat( ground or leftover), vegetables, beans and so on.

    I have made these delicious Chicken and Black Bean Enchiladas too and they were so good, worth giving them a go as well!

    When it comes to cumin, the only dishes I can handle it in are the Indian curries. Anything else, it's not quite right for me. So instead of making an enchilada sauce, I made a white cheesy sauce that worked amazingly well with all the ingredients.

    Close-up shot of 2 enchiladas on a white plate

    How to make ground turkey enchiladas

    It might look like quite a long complicated recipe, but it really isn't. Once you have the filling ready, the rest is easy peasy. I used ground turkey, but leftover turkey can also be used too.

    How to make the filling

    I absolutely love mushrooms, and I add them in a lot of dishes. But, if you don't want to use them, just omit the mushrooms, and go straight onto the ground turkey.

    • melt the butter, add the chopped mushrooms with a pinch of salt
    • cook for 3-4 minutes until the mushrooms are golden brown and have released their liquid
    • remove from the pan and set aside
    • in the same pan, heat up the oil, add the chopped onions, and fry until translucent
    • add the ground turkey and use a wooden spoon to break it up until no longer pink and the juices released are absorbed

    NOTE! IF YOU USE LEFTOVER TURKEY, JUST CHOP IT UP, AND ADD IT NOW, NO NEED TO FRY IT ANY LONGER

    • add the carrots, cooked mushrooms, chopped tomatoes and chicken stock, and leave to cook until the most liquid has been absorbed and the filling is thick
    • season with salt, pepper and dried mixed herbs
    Collage of 8 photos to show how to make turkey enchiladas

    How to make the white sauce

    You can use any sauce of your choice for the topping, but I find the cheesy one just perfect for this recipe. Plus, it's so easy to make!

    • melt the butter, add the flour and whisk well to get a paste
    • pour in the milk, and whisk continuously to get a smooth sauce
    • add the dijon mustard, grated cheeses and black pepper and mix well
    • remove from the heat
    Collage of 6 photos to show how to make the white sauce for enchiladas

    How to assemble the enchiladas

    Once the filling and sauce are ready, we can assemble them. But before that, make sure you preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius (350 Fahrenheit).

    • add 2-3 tablespoons of filling to the tortilla wrap, then roll the it up, and arrange it into an oven-proof dish
    • repeat with the rest of the wraps and filling

    NOTE! If your dish is not large enough, you can arrange the enchiladas on two layers, topping each layer with sauce and cheese.

    • spread the white sauce over, sprinkle more grated cheese, then bake for 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbling hot
    • garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately

    And that's all! It's absolutely delicious, and a great recipe to share with the whole family. Do give it a go, you will love it!

    Collage of 3 photos to show how to assemble the enchiladas

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    Close-up shot of enchiladas on a white flowery plate
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    Ground Turkey Enchiladas
    Prep Time
    10 mins
    Cook Time
    45 mins
    Total Time
    55 mins
     

    Ground Turkey Enchiladas with mushrooms and cheesy sauce, a delicious family-favourite recipe. It's very easy to put together, and it's made entirely with simple ingredients. 

    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Keyword: ground turkey recipes
    Servings: 6 enchiladas
    Calories: 387 kcal
    Author: Daniela Apostol
    Ingredients
    For the filling
    • 1 cup chopped mushrooms
    • 500 g ground turkey (1lb)
    • 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
    • a knob of butter
    • 1 red onion
    • 2 carrots
    • 1 tin chopped tomatoes (400g, 13 oz)
    • 1 cup chicken stock
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
    For the cheese sauce
    • 25 g butter
    • 1 cup milk
    • ½ cup grated cheddar cheese
    • 2 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
    • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
    • ½ teaspoon dijon mustard
    To assemble
    • 6 tortilla wraps
    • ¼ cup grated cheddar cheese
    Instructions
    1. To make the filling, melt the butter, add the mushrooms and cook for 3-4 minutes until golden.

    2. Remove from the pan and set aside.

    3. In the same pan, add the oil and chopped onions, and fry them until translucent.

    4. Add the ground turkey and use a wooden spoon to break it into small pieces.

    5. Cook it until no longer pink and juices released are absorbed.

    6. Add the chopped carrots, mushrooms, chopped tomatoes and stock.

    7. Cook for 15 minutes or until the liquid is mostly absorbed.

    8. To make the sauce, melt the butter, add the flour, and whisk well.

    9. Pour in the milk, and continue to whisk to get a smooth sauce.

    10. Add the cheeses, dijon mustard and black pepper.

    11. Mix well, then remove from the heat.

    12. To assemble, add 2-3 tablespoons of the filling onto a tortilla wraps, rolled it, and arrange on an oven-proof dish.

    13. If the dish is not large enough, arrange the enchiladas on 2 layers, spreading sauce and cheese after each layer.

    14. Bake in the preheated oven at 180 degrees Celsius (350 Fahrenheit) for 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbling hot.

    Recipe Notes
    • If you'd like to see the measurements in CUPS and OUNCES, please click on the US CUSTOMARY link.
    • The amount of ingredients can be adjusted according to the number of servings you need, please click on the number of servings to change it.
    Nutrition Facts
    Ground Turkey Enchiladas
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 387 Calories from Fat 171
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 19g29%
    Saturated Fat 11g55%
    Trans Fat 1g
    Cholesterol 76mg25%
    Sodium 683mg28%
    Potassium 617mg18%
    Carbohydrates 26g9%
    Fiber 3g12%
    Sugar 7g8%
    Protein 30g60%
    Vitamin A 3752IU75%
    Vitamin C 3mg4%
    Calcium 221mg22%
    Iron 2mg11%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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