High Protein Turkey Enchilada Casserole
Extra lean ground turkey with bell peppers, onions, and corn between layers of corn tortillas and shredded Mexican cheese.
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Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 355kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 pound Ground Turkey 99% lean
- 14 oz bag Frozen Onions and Peppers
- 1 cup 140g Frozen Corn (fire roasted if possible)
- 15 oz can Black Beans
- 1 packet Taco Seasoning
- 6 Corn Tortillas
- 8 oz Red Enchilada Sauce
- 4 oz Shredded Mexican Cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400ºF.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the ground turkey and cook for 3-4 minutes to brown one side before breaking apart to fully cook.
- Once the turkey is fully cooked and no pink remains, add the frozen vegetables, black beans (undrained), and taco seasoning. Stir everything together and cook for 3-4 minutes until the onions and peppers have softened.
- Turn off the heat and transfer half the mixture to a bowl. Place 3 corn tortillas on top of the remaining mixture in the skillet. Add half the enchilada sauce and spread evenly across the tortillas.
- Add the remaining turkey mixture on top of the tortillas and top with the remaining 3 tortillas (place them in a different pattern than the original 3 to cover gaps), enchilada sauce, and shredded cheese.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is golden brown. Garnish with cilantro or scallions, diced tomatoes or pico de gallo, and cotija cheese. Slice into 6 slices and serve warm.
Notes
Freshly sliced onions and peppers work fine if you can't find frozen.
You can add a third layer of tortillas on the bottom by transferring all the cooked ground turkey and vegetables out of the skillet and adding 1/3 of the enchilada sauce and 3 extra corn tortillas before adding the other 2 layers. Feel free to add 1-2 ounces of cheese between each layer with the tortillas and enchilada sauce for an even cheesier casserole.
See the post above for more garnish and pairing ideas as well as tips for storing/freezing and reheating.
Nutrition
Serving: 1slice (about 10 oz) | Calories: 355kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 10g | Fiber: 9g