Mexican Turkey Recipes

MEXICAN TURKEY SKILLET

Steps:

• In a large nonstick ovenproof skillet, cook turkey over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Set turkey aside. In the same skillet, saute the zucchini and red pepper in oil until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. , Stir in the turkey, rice, beans, tomatoes, tomato sauce, cumin, salt and pepper. Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with avocado if desired.

TURKEY MEXICAN CASSEROLE RECIPE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 9 X 13 inch pan with cooking spray.
• In your bowl, stir together beans, tomatoes, cilantro and cumin.
• Spread 1/2 cup of the enchilada sauce in baking dish.
• Arrange half of the tortellini over sauce.
• Layer with half of the bean mixture, half turkey, half of green onions and half of the olives.
• Pour 1/2 cup enchilada sauce over top.
• Repeat layers.
• Top with remaining enchilada sauce and the cheese.
• Bake uncovered 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated through and lightly browned.
• Let stand 15 minutes before serving.

MEXICAN TURKEY NOODLE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Brush an 8 x 8-inch casserole dish with oil. Set aside.
• In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the oil. Add the raw noodle bundles, and saute turning with a pair of tongs until golden brown on both sides, about 5 minutes. Transfer the noodles and any pieces to a plate.
• Saute the onion in the same skillet, over medium heat, until light golden, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic, ground coriander, oregano, chile powder, and bay leaf, stirring until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the tomatoes and the chipotles, increase the heat to high, and cook for 2 minutes, until thickened. Add the broth and noodles to the skillet and season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a gentle simmer, lower the heat and cook for 5 minutes, breaking up the noodles with a spoon. Stir in the turkey. Turn the mixture into the casserole dish. Sprinkle the cheese over and cover with foil. Bake for 30 minutes.
• In a small serving bowl, stir together the sour cream and fresh coriander. Serve the casserole with the flavored sour cream and the lime wedges on the side.

GROUND TURKEY MEXICAN VEGETABLE SKILLET RECIPE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, brown ground turkey over medium heat until no longer pink.
• Add onion, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, garlic, salt and pepper and sauté until vegetables are tender. Add salsa and remaining spices, cover, and simmer over low heat for 10 minutes.
• Add zucchini, then cover and cook for 10 more minutes over low heat or until the zucchini is tender.
• Remove lid and sprinkle cheese on top and serve.

CROCK POT MEXICAN TURKEY

Steps:

• Place turkey thighs in crock pot.
• Add tomato sauce, chilies, onion, garlic, Worcestershire, chili powder, salt and pepper to taste.
• Cover and cook on low for 10-12 hours.
• Remove turkey from crock pot, shred meat and discard the bones.
• Return the meat to the pot and stir to mix sauce and meat thoroughly.
• Spoon meat and sauce into a tortilla and garnish with the tomatoes, lettuce, lettuce and salsa.

MEXICAN TURKEY ROLL-UPS

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine turkey, 1/2 cup sour cream, 1-1/2 teaspoons taco seasoning, half the soup, 1 cup cheese, onion, salsa and olives. Place 1/3 cup filling on each tortilla. Roll up and place, seam side down, in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Combine remaining sour cream, taco seasoning and soup; pour over tortillas. Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Serve with shredded lettuce and chopped tomatoes. Top with additional salsa and sliced ripe olives if desired.

MEXICAN-STYLE TURKEY

Steps:

• Peel the garlic and crush 1 clove; place the turkey breasts in a dish and sprinkle with vinegar, sugar and crushed garlic, season to taste, cover and chill for at least 2 hours.
• Heat the oil in a deep, preferably non-stick, pan; remove the turkey from the marinade and fry for 10-12 minutes, turning once, until cooked and golden; remove from the pan and keep warm. Reserve the pan juices.
• Meanwhile, peel and chop the onions, and put them in a food processor with the remaining 3 cloves of garlic, the chilli powder and cinnamon, season to taste and blend into a smooth paste.
• Reheat the juices in the pan until simmering, stir in the onion paste and simmer for 5 minutes; then stir in 300ml/1/2 pint of water.
• Grate in the chocolate, crumble in the stock cube and stir in the tomato purée; add the turkey and simmer for 2-3 minutes, or until the turkey is hot and the sauce is thick; garnish with sesame seeds and coriander, and serve with sour cream and Fried Mexican Potatoes and Capsicum Recipe # -- warm tortillas.
• Chef's Tip: It is important to use only plain chocolate with a high percentage of cocoa solids, as ordinary plain chocolate will make the sauce too sweet.