Description

This Ground Turkey Enchilada Skillet is a quick and flavorful one-pan meal featuring lean ground turkey cooked with black beans, corn, and a rich enchilada sauce. Topped with melted cheddar cheese and fresh cilantro, it’s perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner served with tortilla chips, rice, or wrapped in tortillas.

Ingredients

Scale

Meat and Vegetables

1 lb ground turkey
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)

Pantry Items and Seasonings

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (10 oz) red enchilada sauce
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Dairy and Garnish

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or Mexican blend)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

Serving Suggestions

Tortilla chips, rice, or tortillas (for serving)

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Instructions

Sauté aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
Cook turkey: Add ground turkey to the skillet. Cook until browned and cooked through, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks, about 5-6 minutes.
Add beans, corn, and seasonings: Stir in the drained black beans, corn kernels, red enchilada sauce, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix everything well to combine.
Simmer to meld flavors: Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 5-7 minutes. This allows the flavors to blend and the sauce to thicken slightly.
Melt cheese topping: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the skillet. Cover with a lid and cook for 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Garnish: Remove from heat and garnish with chopped fresh cilantro if desired.
Serve: Serve the skillet hot with tortilla chips, over cooked rice, or wrapped in warm tortillas for a complete and satisfying meal.

Notes

For a spicier dish, add diced jalapeños or a pinch of cayenne pepper with the seasonings.
You can substitute ground chicken or lean beef for the turkey if preferred.
Use low-sodium enchilada sauce and beans to reduce salt intake.
Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and can be reheated in the skillet or microwave.
Add a squeeze of fresh lime juice before serving for added brightness.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Mexican