I woke up the other morning thinking, “I need enchiladas…”. True story.

And rather than think about how weird that is (at least for someone who rarely eats enchiladas), I went on a mission to create an enchilada inspired Paleo dish that I could eat that day.

The result was this Sweet Potato and Ground Turkey Enchilada Casserole. And all I can say is… mission accomplished!

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Now I do have to state the obvious… this casserole isn’t very pretty.

My amateur photography skills probably don’t help either, but the reason that I am posting this recipe ( the most important reason) is because it is AMAZINGLY delicious.

Like, needs to be in your regular rotation delicious.

Have I convinced you yet?

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I layered thinly sliced sweet potatoes, ground turkey covered in home-made enchilada sauce, goat cheese, and chopped tomatoes in a cast iron casserole pot.

Its kind of pretty before it’s baked, right?

Then I put the whole thing into the oven for 45 minutes and out came this Paleo enchilada deliciousness.

I mean seriously, YUM!!

I officially am in love with using goat cheese with enchilada sauce…it’s a match made in heaven… better than cheddar if you ask me.

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To make sure the sweet potatoes are cooked, you have to make sure that a knife can easily go through the whole casserole.

Then, it’s really all quite simple, cut the first slice of this casserole with a metal spatula.

Then scoop the enchilada sauce leftover on the bottom of the casserole and pour it on top of the slice.

I actually recommend that you pour that enchilada sauce on top of the whole casserole. It adds a nice texture to everything.

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For anyone who loves enchiladas, this Sweet Potato and Ground Turkey Enchilada Casserole is a great way to get enchilada flavor in a Paleo format.

It also stores well in the fridge.

I put the casserole into the fridge and was able to enjoy this meal for days— it was really so great!!

Note: omit the goat cheese for strict Paleo or Whole30.

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Sweet Potato and Ground Turkey Enchilada Casserole (paleo, GF) | Perchance to Cook, www.perchancetocook.com

Sweet Potato and Ground Turkey Enchilada Casserole

Dominique
4.86 from 7 votes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6
Calories 412 kcal

Ingredients
  

Sauce ingredients:

  • 1 Tbs olive oil
  • 1 Tbs + 2 tsp coconut flour ( I like Nutiva for quality and price)
  • 4 Tbs chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp cumin
  • 1/4 tsp oregano
  • 2 cups organic chicken stock

Ground Turkey Ingredients:

  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1 red pepper , diced
  • 1/2 yellow onion , diced
  • 2 lbs ground turkey
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper

Layering Ingredients:

  • 1 sweet potato , sliced thin
  • 1 cup (8 ounces) crumbled goat cheese (Note: omit for strict Paleo and Whole30)
  • 2 cup chopped tomatoes ( I always use Pomi)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

To start, make the enchilada sauce:

  • Heat the 1 Tbs olive oil over medium-high heat in a sauce pan. Add 1 Tbs of the coconut flour into the oil and mix it into the oil. Let it cook for 30 seconds. (You’ll notice that it starts turning brown).
  • Stir in the 4 Tbs of chili powder.
  • Gradually add the chicken stock and whisk ( add 1/3 cup at a time, until a full 2 cups has been put into the pan).
  • Then add the garlic powder, salt, cumin, and oregano to the mixture and stir.
  • Reduce the heat to medium and let the sauce cook for 15 minutes.
  • Then add 2 tsp of coconut flour to the sauce, whisk, and turn the heat off.

Next, cook the ground turkey:

  • Put 2 tsp of olive oil into a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
  • Add the diced onion and red pepper to the pan and cook for 4 minutes.
  • Add the ground turkey, salt and pepper to the pan and cook until the ground turkey is browned.
  • Strain any excess fat from the ground meat and then pour the enchilada sauce on top of it. Mix well.

Lastly, layer the casserole:

  • Grease a cast iron casserole. I used a 3 quart cast iron casserole pot.
  • Put one layer of sweet potatoes on the bottom of the pan (this was 1/2 of a large sweet potato for me). Top with 1/2 of the ground turkey mixture. Put 1 cup of chopped tomatoes on top of the ground turkey mixture and then put 1/2 cup of crumbled goat cheese on top of that.
  • Repeat with another layer of sweet potatoes, the other 1/2 of the ground turkey mixture, 1 cup of chopped tomatoes, and 1/2 cup of crumbled goat cheese.
  • Sprinkle with some oregano and put the casserole into the oven for 45 minutes.
  • Cut the first slice of casserole with a metal spatula. Scoop up the enchilada sauce on the bottom of the casserole and top the slice and the whole casserole with it.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 412kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 47gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 103mgSodium: 948mgPotassium: 983mgFiber: 5gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 8074IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 4mg
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