5-Ingredient Turkey Enchiladas

These easy enchiladas are so simple to make using just 5 main ingredients plus black olives which are optional. Made with lean ground turkey, diced potatoes, flour tortillas, red sauce, and a blend of Mexican cheeses. Make ahead for a meal you can pop in the oven when you don't feel like cooking.

You'll love this simple yet hearty enchilada recipe made with lean ground turkey, diced potatoes, and black olives all smothered in red enchilada sauce topped with a blend of melted cheeses.

★ Why You'll Love this Recipe ★

This oven-baked enchilada recipe is unique in that it incorporates potatoes, black olives, and ground turkey for a flavorful yet easy-to-prepare dish. Since very few ingredients are needed, this meal comes together quickly making it a great way to feed a family on a busy day.

Freezer-friendly, too. These enchiladas can be prepared, frozen, then thawed and baked. Whenever you're ready for an easy meal, you can just pop them in the oven for dinner. Great for sharing with friends and neighbors too!

These enchiladas are topped with melty cheese making them look just as good as they taste. Your family or dinner guests will want to dig right in.

★ Ingredients You'll Need ★

You only need 5 main ingredients to make this dinner! Black olives are optional but highly encouraged for added flavor.

• Flour tortillas. Large size works best but smaller ones are fine, too.
• Ground turkey. You can use lean ground beef or a half-and-half blend of turkey and beef if you prefer.
• Potatoes. Frozen diced breakfast potatoes is all you need here. Super easy. If you want to add a touch of sweetness, try canned sweet potatoes instead. (Dice them as needed.)
• Red enchilada sauce. Choose your favorite brand.
• Black olives. If you're not an olive person, you can skip these, but they do add a lot of salt umami flavor that really elevates this enchilada recipe.
• Cheese. A shredded blend of Mexican cheese is perfect. You can go with low-fat cheese if you like.

That's it! Super simple. So good.

Optional toppings include: fresh jalapeño slices, cilantro, lime juice, sour cream, and/or hot sauce

★ How to Make this Recipe ★

Here's a look at how to prep and cook these turkey and potato enchiladas.

• Brown ground turkey.
• Add potatoes and black olives.
• Stir to combine.
• Add layer of enchilada sauce to pan.
• Fill tortillas, roll up, then place one by one into the pan.
• Pour over remaining enchilada sauce.
• Brush to coat tortillas with sauce.
• Sprinkle with cheese.
• Bake.
• Garnish with fresh cilantro, if desired.

★ Tips & FAQs ★

Can I use ground beef instead of ground turkey?

Incorporating lean ground turkey in place of ground beef is one of the best ways to make a favorite dish more healthy. However, if you prefer beef, then you can absolutely make the swap from turkey to beef.

Keep in mind that if using a high-fat ground beef, you may want to drain away excess fat that cooks out. Or start with a lean blend of ground beef.

Sometimes a half-and-half blend of ground beef and ground turkey is the best of both worlds as far as flavor and cutting down on grease.

Storing Leftovers

Leftovers cans be stored for up to 3 days in the fridge in an airtight container.

Should I season these enchiladas?

The beauty of enchilada sauce is that it is seasoned, so you do not need additional seasonings.

However, if you want to add some extra kick to the turkey as it browns, you can sprinkle on fajita or taco seasoning.

Can I make ahead and freeze these enchiladas?

Yes, these enchiladas can be made ahead and frozen before baking for a quick and easy meal. Just thaw and heat as directed.

If you don't have time to thaw, don't worry. You can bake from frozen, just add some bake time and let the dish heat up with the oven to prevent shattering if using a glass baking dish.

What sides pair well with these enchiladas?

Common side dishes include Mexican rice, black beans, guacamole, or a fresh salsa with tortilla chips.

Are flour tortillas necessary, or can I use corn tortillas?

While corn tortillas are traditionally used in enchiladas, I prefer flour tortillas. Go with whichever you prefer! Keep in mind that the flavor and texture will be slightly different.

How can I make this recipe vegetarian?

To make these enchiladas vegetarian, omit the turkey and consider adding a veggie or substituting with plant-based protein like black beans or tofu.

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