Description
Ground Turkey Enchilada Skillet Meal is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the essence of Mexican cuisine to your dinner table in just one pan. This quick and easy recipe features lean ground turkey, colorful bell peppers, and zesty enchilada sauce, making it perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. With minimal prep time and maximum flavor, this skillet meal is sure to impress your family and friends while delivering a fiesta of tastes in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed red and green), chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup enchilada sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping onions and bell peppers into small pieces and mincing garlic.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until translucent (about 3 minutes).
- Add the ground turkey, salt, pepper, cumin, and chili powder. Cook until browned (6–8 minutes).
- Stir in bell peppers and garlic; cook until veggies are soft (about 5 minutes).
- Pour enchilada sauce over the turkey mixture and stir until evenly coated.
- Top with shredded cheese, cover with a lid, and let it melt for 3–4 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Feel free to substitute ground turkey with beef or chicken for variety. Add black beans or corn for extra nutrition and texture. This dish can be made ahead of time; simply reheat when ready to serve.