Spicy Chipotle Turkey Burritos (Make Ahead)
Total Time
40 minutes
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Rating
4.9 out of 5 stars
(40)
Ingredients
15 burritos
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1/2 onion, minced
- 3 lbs. ground turkey
- 2 tablespoon EACH chili powder and cumin
- 3–5 individual chipotle peppers (canned in adobo sauce), minced
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1/2 onion, minced
- 1 tablespoon EACH chili powder and cumin
- 4–5 cups chopped veggies like carrots, zucchini, sweet potatoes, bell peppers, etc.
- 1 cup chicken broth (more as needed)
- 1 14-ounce can pinto or black beans
- 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
- 1 1/2 cups plain Greek yogurt
- 15 10-inch tortillas
- Avocado, hot sauce, cilantro, etc. for serving
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Preparation
Step 1
Filling Part One: Heat the tablespoon oil in a large Dutch oven or stock pot. Add the onion and the turkey; as the turkey cooks, add the spices, chipotle peppers, and salt. Cook until the turkey is browned and fully cooked. Transfer to a large bowl and set aside.
Step 2
Filling Part Two: In the same pot, add the oil, onion, veggies, and spices. Sauté for a few minutes until the vegetables are mostly soft. Add enough broth to barely cover the vegetables and simmer for 10 minutes or so, until the vegetables are soft and the mixture has thickened. Add the beans, meat, cheese, and yogurt. Stir until creamy. Taste and add salt or more seasoning if needed.
Step 3
Fill each tortilla with about 1/2 cup of the filling, fold up, and wrap with plastic or foil. Store in the freezer for quick, grab-and-go lunches and dinners.
Step 4
To heat and eat, either pop in the microwave (takes about 5 minutes for a semi-thawed burrito) or in the oven, or a combination of microwave and skillet to get that golden brown exterior.
Step 5
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Chef's notes
For more smoky heat, add additional chipotles. For more HOT heat, add a good shake of cayenne to the meat and vegetable mixture.
For vegetables, use a mix based on what's available. Suggested amounts:
1 sweet potato, 5 carrots, and 3 bell peppers.
Cheese and Greek yogurt are optional for creaminess and to help the mixture stick together.
