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Simmered Turkey Enchiladas

Name: Simmered Turkey Enchiladas
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 6 h
Total time: 6 h 10 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 2 pounds turkey thighs or drumsticks; 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce; 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles; 1/3 cup chopped onion; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 1 to 2 tablespoons chili powder; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 8 flour tortillas (6 inches), warmed; Optional toppings: Chopped green onions, sliced ripe olives, chopped tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream and shredded lettuce

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Prep: 10 min. Cook: 6 hours

Makes

4 servings

I discovered a different way to serve economical turkey thighs. I simmer them in tomato sauce, green chiles and seasonings until they're tender and flavorful, then serve them in tortillas with our favorite fresh toppings. —Stella Schams, Tempe, Arizona

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Ingredients

2 pounds turkey thighs or drumsticks
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
1/3 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 to 2 tablespoons chili powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
8 flour tortillas (6 inches), warmed
Optional toppings: Chopped green onions, sliced ripe olives, chopped tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream and shredded lettuce

Directions

Remove skin from turkey; place turkey in a 5-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine the tomato sauce, chiles, onion, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder and garlic powder; pour over turkey. Cover and cook on low until turkey is tender, 6-8 hours.
Remove turkey; shred meat with a fork and return to the slow cooker. Heat through.
Spoon about 1/2 cup turkey mixture down the center of each tortilla. Fold bottom of tortilla over filling and roll up. Add toppings of your choice.

Can you freeze Simmered Turkey Enchiladas?

Individually wrap cooled burritos in paper towels and foil; freeze in a freezer container. To use, remove foil; place paper towel-wrapped burrito on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave on high until heated through, 3-4 minutes, turning once. Let stand 20 seconds.

Nutrition Facts

2 enchiladas: 497 calories, 20g fat (4g saturated fat), 114mg cholesterol, 1028mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 45g protein.

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