Garlic Turkey Enchiladas
By: Sharon Chen
Published: Monday, September 11, 2017 - 5:39am

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
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground sage
1 (14.5-oz) can stewed tomatoes
For the enchilada sauce:
6 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups chicken bone broth
1 (15-oz) can tomato sauce
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground sage
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1 dash garlic powder
To assemble:
10 large tortillas
2 cups Mexican blend cheese
fresh cilantro for garnishing

Preparation

1 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. 2 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. 3 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. 4 Bring the sauce to a boil. Stir in tomato sauce and all the seasonings. Cook until bubbly. Remove from heat. 5 Now, heat the oven to 350°F. 6 To assemble, pour 1 1/2 cups of the enchilada sauce in a 13×9-inch baking dish and spread to cover the bottom of the dish. 7 Lay one tortilla on a flat surface, place about 1/4 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. 8 Top the enchiladas with the remaining sauce. cover with foil and bake for 30-35 minutes. 9 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!

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Looking for a street-smart way to use up leftover turkey or an exciting dish to spice up a weeknight? These healthy turkey enchiladas fit the bill just fine.