Spicy Chipotle Turkey Burritos

Name: Spicy Chipotle Turkey Burritos
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 15 burritos 1 x
Cuisine: mexican
Ingredients: 1 tablespoons 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. (see notes for specifics); 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

4.90 (41)

⏱ 40 mins 🍽 15 burritos 1 x 🌶 mexican 🏷 Main course

These make-ahead burritos are filled with a creamy, spiced mixture of ground turkey and vegetables. The filling is cooked with chipotle peppers, beans, cheese and Greek yogurt for richness. Wrapped in tortillas, they freeze perfectly for convenient meals. Simply reheat from frozen for a quick, satisfying lunch or dinner. This recipe yields 15 substantial burritos.

Ingredients

1 tablespoons 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. (see notes for specifics)
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

Method

For the first part of the filling, warm a tablespoon of oil in a large pot. Cook the minced onion and ground turkey together, incorporating the spices, minced chipotle peppers and 2 teaspoons salt. Continue until the turkey is completely browned and cooked through. Move the saucy meat to a big bowl and set it aside.
Prepare the second part of the filling in the same pot. Add another tablespoon of oil, the remaining onion, the chopped vegetables and the spices. Cook for several minutes until the veggies begin to soften. Pour in enough chicken broth to just cover them and simmer for about 10 minutes until tender and the liquid has reduced. Mix in the beans, reserved meat, shredded cheese and Greek yogurt. Stir everything until it becomes creamy. Taste the mixture now and adjust the seasoning if needed.
Spoon roughly 1/2 cup of the prepared filling onto each 10-inch tortilla. Fold the tortilla to enclose the filling, optionally spreading a little avocado on the edges to help seal it. Individually wrap each burrito tightly in foil or plastic film. Place them in the freezer for future quick meals.
When ready to eat, reheat a burrito. You can microwave it for approximately 5 minutes if partially thawed. For a crisper finish, use a combination of the microwave and a hot skillet at home to achieve a golden brown exterior.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium655 mg

Recipe details

CategoryMain course

Cuisinemexican

AuthorPinch of Yum