Dinner for 4
One Pan Enchilada Turkey Meatballs
Turkey meatballs, rice, peppers, zucchini, corn, and enchilada sauce cook together in one skillet.
$16.27for 4 servings
$4.07 per serving$16.27 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
- 40 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$$typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Ground turkey$4.99/lb typical | 1 lb | $4.99Typical price |
| Zucchini and summer squash$1.79/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.50Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 1 | $0.30Typical price |
| Bread crumbs$0.14/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.28Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | a little | $0.10Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | 0.5 | $0.56Typical price |
| Poblano and other fresh chiles$0.60 each typical | 2 | $1.20Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.22Typical price |
| Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.93Typical price |
| Corn on the cob$0.60 each typical | 0.5 | $0.28Typical price |
| Enchilada or taco sauce$0.16/oz typical | 26 oz | $4.08Typical price |
| Wild, basmati, jasmine, arborio rice$0.15/oz typical | 6.5 oz | $0.97Typical price |
| Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.60Typical price |
| Green onions$1.19 each typical | 0.5 | $0.59Typical price |
| Avocados$1.29 each typical | 0.5 | $0.65Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $16.27 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepperOlive and cooking oil
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 lb 93% lean ground turkey
- 1 cup shredded zucchini
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/4 cup finely diced cilantro
- 1 jalapeño
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small poblano pepper
- 1 red bell pepper
- 3/4 cup frozen sweet corn
- 3 cups red enchilada sauce
- 1 cup white basmati rice
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- diced green onion
- fresh cilantro
- diced or sliced avocado
Steps
- Mix the turkey, zucchini, egg, panko, onion, cilantro, jalapeño, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Shape the mixture into meatballs, then brown them in oil in a covered 12-inch skillet over medium heat for 6 minutes.
- Add the poblano, bell pepper, enchilada sauce, rice, and 1 cup water, then stir around the meatballs.
- Cover the skillet and simmer for 18 minutes, until the rice is tender and the meatballs reach 165°F inside.
- Stir in the corn, cover, and cook for 3 minutes until hot.
- Sprinkle on the cheddar, green onion, cilantro, and avocado, then cover for 2 minutes to melt the cheese.
Swaps
- Ground turkey for Ground beefabout $0.50/lb more at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Cheddar and shredded cheese for Mozzarellaabout the same price
- Bread crumbs for Stuffing mixabout $0.16/oz more at typical prices
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