best turkey enchiladas recipe
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
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Step 1Sauce : Heat the oil in a 12 inch skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and salt and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
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Step 2Stir in the chili powder, garlic, cumin and sugar. Cook 15 seconds. Stir in the tomato sauce and water.
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Step 3Bring to a simmer and cook until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt & pepper; reserve.
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Step 4Enchiladas : Adjust the oven rack to the middle position. Heat oven to 400 F.
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Step 5Combine 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.
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Step 6Cover with plastic wrap and microwave on high until warm, about 40-60 seconds. Lightly coat a 9x13 inch baking dish with vegetable spray.
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Step 7Spread 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.
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Step 8A second layer will be necessary. Lightly spray the enchiladas with vegetable spray.
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Step 9Pour 1-cup of the remaining sauce over the enchiladas to coat thoroughly. Sprinkle with remaining cheddar cheese down the center of the enchiladas.
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Step 10Cover 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.
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Step 11Serve with remaining sauce.
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Category:
Other Appetizers
Keyword:
#delicious
Keyword:
#enchilada
Keyword:
#Cuisine
Keyword:
#Appetizer
Keyword:
#turkey food
Ingredient:
Turkey
Method:
Slow Cooker Crock Pot
Culture:
American
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