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Ground Turkey Black Bean Enchiladas

Ground Turkey Black Bean Enchiladas

These Ground Turkey Black Bean Enchiladas are a delicious and healthy twist on traditional enchiladas. Made with lean ground turkey, fiber-rich black beans, and bold spices, this dish is packed with flavor while being lower in fat. The enchiladas are wrapped in soft tortillas, smothered in enchilada sauce, topped with melted cheese, and baked to perfection.
Perfect for meal prep, freezer-friendly, and easy to customize, they make a great family-friendly weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Baking Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 5
Calories 375 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Filling:

  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1 can (15 ounces) black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes drained
  • 1 can (4 ounces) green chilies
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

For Assembling and Baking:

  • 8 medium flour or corn tortillas
  • 1 can (10 ounces) enchilada sauce (red or green)
  • 1 ½ cups shredded cheese, cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Mexican blend
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish
  • Lime wedges for serving

Instructions
 

Step 1: Prepare the Filling

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add chopped onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
  • Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Add ground turkey and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula.
  • Stir in chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  • Add black beans, diced tomatoes, and green chilies. Stir to combine and let simmer for 5 minutes.

Step 2: Assemble the Enchiladas

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Spread ¼ cup of enchilada sauce in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Fill each tortilla with the turkey and black bean mixture, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in the dish.
  • Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas.
  • Sprinkle shredded cheese evenly over the top.

Step 3: Bake and Serve

  • Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
  • Remove foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
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