best turkey enchiladas recipe

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Los Angeles, CA
Updated on Nov 30, 2015

Best Turkey Enchiladas Recipe

prep time 30 Min
cook time 35 Min
method Slow Cooker Crock Pot
yield 3 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 3 cups shredded cooked turkey
  • 3 cups (12-oz) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1-4 ounce cans chopped green chiles, drained
  • 1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro
  • - salt & pepper to taste
  • - 12-6 inch soft corn tortillas
  • 2 1/2 cups (20 oz) canned enchilada sauce or enchilada sauce
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • - 1 onion, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons chili powder
  • - 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 2-8 ounces cans tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup water

How To Make best turkey enchiladas recipe

  • Step 1
    Sauce : Heat the oil in a 12 inch skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and salt and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Step 2
    Stir in the chili powder, garlic, cumin and sugar. Cook 15 seconds. Stir in the tomato sauce and water.
  • Step 3
    Bring to a simmer and cook until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt & pepper; reserve.
  • Step 4
    Enchiladas : Adjust the oven rack to the middle position. Heat oven to 400 F.
  • Step 5
    Combine the turkey, 2-cups, cheddar, ½-cup of sauce, chilies and cilantro. Season with salt & pepper to taste. Stack the tortillas on a microwave safe plate.
  • Step 6
    Cover with plastic wrap and microwave on high until warm, about 40-60 seconds. Lightly coat a 9x13 inch baking dish with vegetable spray.
  • Step 7
    Spread the warm tortillas out on a clean counter top. Place ⅓-cup of the turkey mixture evenly down the center of each tortilla. Tightly roll the tortilla and then lay seam side down in the baking dish.
  • Step 8
    A second layer will be necessary. Lightly spray the enchiladas with vegetable spray.
  • Step 9
    Pour 1-cup of the remaining sauce over the enchiladas to coat thoroughly. Sprinkle with remaining cheddar cheese down the center of the enchiladas.
  • Step 10
    Cover the dish with foil and bake 20-25 minutes, until heated through. Remove foil and continue to bake until cheddar cheese browns, about 5 minutes.
  • Step 11
    Serve with remaining sauce.

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