Description
Turkey Enchiladas with Red Sauce are a delicious twist on a classic dish, combining tender ground turkey, tangy red sauce, and melted cheese rolled in soft tortillas. This mouthwatering recipe is perfect for family dinners or entertaining friends, offering rich flavors that will leave everyone asking for seconds. With simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, you can create a restaurant-quality experience right in your own kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 8 corn or flour tortillas
- 2 cups red sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 15 oz tomato sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté chopped onion in a drizzle of oil until translucent. Add ground turkey, cooking until browned; season with cumin and chili powder.
- Stir in half of the red sauce and let simmer for 5 minutes.
- Spoon about 1/4 cup of turkey mixture onto each tortilla, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
- Pour remaining red sauce over the enchiladas and sprinkle cheese on top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Enchilada (165g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg