Elote Ground Turkey Enchilada Skillet
Servings: 4
Calories: 446kcal
This Elote Ground Turkey Enchilada Skillet is a satisfying, twist on traditional enchiladas. Made with hearty ground turkey, crunchy corn, creamy cheese, and zesty spices. A comforting dish that’s perfect quick 30-minute weeknight dinner!
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Ingredients
- 1 lb. ground turkey 93/7 lean
- 1/2 red onion (120g) finely diced (120g)
- 1 green bell pepper (150g) finely diced (150g)
- 1 (15-oz.) can corn drained
- 3 Tbsp elote seasoning see notes
- 1 cup cottage cheese (220g) Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 10 oz. can red enchilada sauce
- 3 flour tortillas regular size 8-inch
- 3/4 cup thick shredded Mexican cheese (84g)
- Fresh cilantro to garnish
Elote Seasoning:
- 2 Tbsp chili powder
- 2 Tbsp brown sugar any sugar, or sugar substitute
- 1 Tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 Tbsp dried cilantro
- 1 Tbsp parmesan cheese or cotija cheese
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Blend cottage cheese and 2 tablespoons of water in a small blender until creamy (skip this step if using Greek yogurt or sour cream).
- Grease a 10-inch skillet and set to medium heat. Add the ground turkey and season with 1/2 tsp salt or to taste. Cook, crumbling as you go, until no longer pink, about 5-6 minutes. Drain if needed.
- Add the diced onions, peppers and corn. Cook for another 3-4 minutes stirring occasionally.
- Add the blended cottage cheese, red enchilada sauce and 3 tablespoons of elote seasoning. Stir to combine, bring mixture to a low simmer over medium heat. Simmer for 3 minutes.
- Cut the tortillas into strips about 1/2-inch. Cut long strips in half.
- Remove from heat. Stir in the tortilla strips so they’re evenly distributed.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheese on top. Cover with a lid and let sit for 5-10 minutes for the cheese to melt.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and sour cream to serve and enjoy!
Notes
Use high fiber tortillas for more fiber!
Nutrition
Serving: 1/4 of skillet (288g) | Calories: 446kcal | Carbohydrates: 34.4g | Protein: 37.5g | Fat: 17.6g | Saturated Fat: 7.5g | Cholesterol: 106.3mg | Sodium: 1024.5mg | Fiber: 1.8g | Sugar: 10.6g