Crispy Turkey and Green Pepper Tortilla Melts with Spicy Cream Sauce

These crispy tortilla melts are packed with savory ground turkey, tender green peppers and melted cheddar cheese, all folded into a golden-brown tortilla. A spicy cream sauce adds a kick, with extra for dipping. This one-pan meal comes together in just 25 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights.

The filling is cooked first, then stuffed into tortillas and pan-fried until crispy. The creamy, spicy sauce is made with sour cream, cream cheese and hot sauce – simple but full of flavor. Serve these melts with the extra sauce on the side for a fun, interactive dinner.

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Ingredients

2 unit Flour TortillasView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

3 tablespoon Sour CreamView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.5 cup Cheddar CheeseView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

10 ounce Ground TurkeyView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 tablespoon Cream CheeseView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Long Green PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Beef Stock ConcentrateView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon Hot SauceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon (tsp) Cooking OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 tablespoon (tbsp) ButterView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) SaltView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) Black PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Wash and dry produce. Halve the green pepper lengthwise, remove core and seeds, then slice into thin strips. In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine sour cream, cream cheese, 1 teaspoon water (2 teaspoons for 4 servings) and hot sauce to taste. Microwave until softened, about 30 seconds, then stir until smooth.
2. Heat a drizzle of oil in a large nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Add green pepper strips and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened, 2-3 minutes.
3. Add ground turkey to the pan with the green pepper. Season with a generous pinch of salt and black pepper. Cook, breaking up the meat, until turkey is browned and cooked through and pepper is tender, 4-6 minutes. Stir in beef stock concentrate until well combined. Turn off heat.
4. Place tortillas on a clean work surface. Spread half of each tortilla with half of the spicy cream sauce (reserve the rest for serving). Using a slotted spoon, top the sauce with the turkey mixture, then sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Fold tortillas in half to form melts.
5. Wipe out the pan used for the filling. Melt 1 tablespoon butter (2 tablespoons for 4 servings) in the same pan over medium heat. Add the tortilla melts (work in batches if making 4) and cook until golden brown and cheese is melted, 3-4 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined cutting board.
6. Cut each tortilla melt into wedges. Divide between plates and serve with the remaining spicy cream sauce on top or on the side for dipping.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use ground chicken instead of turkey?

Yes, ground chicken works perfectly as a substitute. Just cook it the same way until browned and cooked through.

Can I make these tortilla melts ahead of time?

They are best enjoyed fresh, but you can prepare the filling and sauce in advance. Assemble and cook just before serving for the crispiest results.

What can I use instead of beef stock concentrate?

You can substitute with 1 tablespoon of soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce for a similar savory flavor.