1lbground turkeylean or extra-lean — both work, but lean has a bit more flavor
1tablespoonavocado oilor any neutral oil
1teaspooncumin
Salt and pepperto taste
1small white oniondiced
1red bell pepperchopped
14 oz can diced green chiles
1cupfrozen corn kernels
115 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 ½cupsenchilada saucehomemade or store-bought — go with what you love
5corn tortillascut into strips
1cupshredded cheesecheddar, Monterey Jack, or a Mexican blend all work
Optional (but delicious) Toppings:
Chopped fresh cilantro
Crumbled queso fresco or shredded cheese
Sliced avocado
Dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt
Fresh lime wedgesfor a little zip
Instructions
Start with the turkey.
Warm up a tablespoon of avocado oil in your largest skillet — medium heat. Toss in the ground turkey and break it up while it cooks. Season with cumin, salt, and pepper. You’ll know it’s ready when it’s no longer pink and you start getting those little browned bits on the bottom (those are gold). This takes maybe 6–8 minutes. Scoop it out and set it aside — don’t overthink it.
Veggies next.
In the same pan (because dishes are the enemy), add a little more oil if things look dry. Drop in your chopped onion and red bell pepper. Let them cook down until they’re soft and kind of jammy around the edges — 4 minutes-ish? Stir occasionally, but don’t hover.
Now the flavor party.
Add the turkey back in, plus the green chiles, black beans, corn, and enchilada sauce. Stir like you mean it. Once everything is in, let it bubble — not aggressively, just a simmer — for a minute or two. The smell? Yep, that’s dinner basically announcing itself.
Tortilla time.
Turn the heat low and fold in those corn tortilla strips. It’s going to look messy — good. You want those edges to catch sauce and soak in all that flavor.
Cheese blanket.
Sprinkle the cheese over everything like you’re tucking it in for a nap. Cover the pan for a few minutes until the top is melted and dreamy. No lid? Use foil, a baking sheet, a plate — whatever covers it.
Serve it up.
Spoon into bowls and hit it with your toppings: avocado, cilantro, queso, lime… or nothing at all. It doesn’t need help, but it loves company.
Notes
Nutrition Information (Per Serving, Estimated)
Nutrient
Amount
Calories
~400 kcal
Protein
28–32g
Fat
16–20g
Carbohydrates
28–35g
Fiber
6–8g
Sugar
~4g
Sodium
600–800mg
Cholesterol
~65mg
Note: Values may vary depending on brand and substitutions.