Description
This Ground Turkey Taco Casserole is packed with Southwest flavors, lean protein, and veggies. Ready in 30 minutes with rice, beans, corn, and melted pepper jack — perfect for busy weeknights!
Ingredients
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- 1 pound Lean ground turkey
- ½ cup Diced onion
- 2 Garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Chili powder
- ½ teaspoon Paprika
- ½ teaspoon Cumin
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Black pepper
- 15 ounce Can petite diced tomatoes
- 8 ounce Can tomato sauce
- 15 ounce Can black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 15 ounce Can corn (drained)
- 4 ounce Can green chiles
- 2 cups Cooked white rice
- 2 cups Grated pepper jack cheese (divided)
- Optional for serving: Fresh minced parsley or cilantro, fresh diced tomatoes, sliced green onions
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Use a large, oven-safe skillet, or spray a 2-quart casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground turkey and diced onions and cook, breaking apart with a spatula, until no longer pink.
- Stir in garlic and seasonings and cook for a minute. Stir in tomatoes, tomato sauce, black beans, corn and green chiles. Add rice and stir to combine.
- Stir in a packed cup of pepper jack cheese. If using an oven-safe skillet, sprinkle the remaining cheese on top. Otherwise, transfer the mixture to the prepared casserole dish then sprinkle with the rest of the cheese.
- Bake uncovered at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh diced tomatoes, sliced green onions and minced parsley. Serve immediately.
Notes
- This dish is great for meal prep. <liYou can adjust the spices to your taste.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southwest
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 456
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg