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Garlic Turkey Enchiladas

Garlic Turkey Enchiladas

Delicious Garlic Turkey Enchiladas perfect for using leftover turkey and spicing up weeknights.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course main dish
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 7 servings
Calories 287 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • small saucepan
  • 13×9-inch baking dish
  • scissors

Ingredients
  

For the enchilada filling

  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 4 cups cooked turkey, diced
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon ground sage
  • 1 14.5-oz can stewed tomatoes

For the enchilada sauce

  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups chicken bone broth can use homemade or store-bought
  • 1 15-oz can tomato sauce
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground sage
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 dash garlic powder

To assemble

  • 10 large tortillas
  • 2 cups Mexican blend cheese
  • fresh cilantro for garnishing

Instructions
 

Making the filling

  • Make the enchilada filling first. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add turkey, followed by flour and all spices for the filling. Mix well.
  • Stir in tomatoes and their juice. Use a pair of scissors to cut the tomatoes into small pieces. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 15 minutes.

Making the sauce

  • While the filling is simmering, make the enchilada sauce. In a small saucepan, add garlic and butter. Cook over medium heat until butter is infused and melted. Stir in flour until blended. Gradually stir in broth, stirring constantly.
  • Bring the sauce to a boil. Stir in tomato sauce and all the seasonings. Cook until bubbly. Remove from heat.

Assembling the enchiladas

  • Now, heat the oven to 350°F.
  • To assemble, pour 1 ½ cups of the enchilada sauce in a 13×9-inch baking dish and spread to cover the bottom of the dish.
  • Lay one tortilla on a flat surface, place about ¼ cup turkey mixture in the center of the tortilla and top with 1-2 tablespoons cheese. Roll up tightly and place the seam side down over the sauce in the baking dish. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.
  • Top the enchiladas with the remaining sauce, cover with foil and bake for 30-35 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with the remaining cheese and bake for another 10-15 minutes, uncovered, until the cheese melt. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with avocados. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1enchiladaCalories: 287kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 12.7gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 10.1gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 865mgFiber: 3.3gSugar: 4.2g
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