Ground Turkey Black Bean Enchiladas
These Ground Turkey Black Bean Enchiladas are a flavorful and healthy twist on a classic Mexican favorite, combining lean turkey and black beans wrapped in tortillas and baked in a savory enchilada sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 8 corn tortillas
- 2 cups enchilada sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
- Sour cream for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and garlic, sauté until translucent.
- Add ground turkey to the skillet, cooking until browned and cooked through. Season with cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Stir in black beans and cook for another 2 minutes until heated through.
- Spread a thin layer of enchilada sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
- Warm tortillas slightly to make them pliable. Spoon the turkey and bean mixture evenly into each tortilla, roll up, and place seam side down in the baking dish.
- Pour remaining enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas and sprinkle with shredded cheese.
- Bake in the oven for 20 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with sour cream if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a squeeze of fresh lime juice over the enchiladas before serving or top with sliced avocado.