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Cheesy Ground Turkey Enchilada Bake

A hearty Mexican-inspired casserole layered with tortillas, ground turkey, beans, corn, enchilada sauce, and melted cheese.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Ground turkey
  • 15 oz can Black beans
  • 1 cup Corn kernels
  • 1 medium Onion, diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 2 cups Enchilada sauce
  • 2 cups Shredded cheese
  • 8 small Corn tortillas
  • 14.5 oz can Diced tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 tsp Chili powder
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 0.5 tsp Smoked paprika
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • for garnish Cilantro
  • for serving Sour cream

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Baking dish
  • Mixing bowls
  • Foil

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Cook onion in olive oil until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and spices.
  3. Add ground turkey and cook until browned, about 7–8 minutes.
  4. Stir in beans, corn, and tomatoes. Simmer 5 minutes.
  5. Spread enchilada sauce on bottom of baking dish. Layer tortillas, turkey mixture, sauce, and cheese.
  6. Repeat layers. Cover with foil and bake 20 minutes.
  7. Remove foil, bake 10 minutes more until cheese is bubbly. Rest 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Delicious layered casserole that freezes well. Great for weeknights or family gatherings.