Mexican Ground Turkey Casserole

Dive into the bold, zesty flavors of this Mexican Ground Turkey Casserole, a vibrant, family-friendly dish that's as hearty as it is wholesome. Packed with protein-rich ground turkey, black beans, and tender cooked rice, this casserole is layered with bursts of flavor from diced tomatoes with green chiles, smoky chili powder, and cumin. A generous topping of melted Mexican blend cheese seals the deal, creating an irresistible golden crust. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes and ready in under an hour, this one-pan wonder is perfect for busy weeknights. Serve it straight from the oven with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro for a satisfying, crowd-pleasing meal with a delicious Tex-Mex flair.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground turkey
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 1 15-ounce can black beans (drained and rinsed)
• 1 15-ounce can canned corn (drained)
• 1 10-ounce can diced tomatoes with green chiles
• 1 cup salsa
• 2 cups white or brown rice, cooked
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set aside.

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic and diced red bell pepper to the skillet. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until fragrant.

Step 4

Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet and add the ground turkey. Cook the turkey, breaking it apart with a spatula, until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 5

Stir in the black beans, canned corn, diced tomatoes with green chiles, salsa, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 3-4 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 6

Mix in the cooked rice, ensuring all ingredients are evenly combined.

Step 7

Pour the turkey and rice mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.

Step 8

Sprinkle the shredded Mexican blend cheese evenly over the top of the casserole.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly golden brown.

Step 10

Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes. If desired, garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2341.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2767.6

Total Fat 115.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 53.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.5g
Cholesterol 522.0mg	0%
Sodium 6904.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 249.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 41.6g	0%
Total Sugars 29.1g
Protein 179.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1994.0mg	0%
Iron 19.9mg	0%
Potassium 3029.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 37.7%

Protein: 26.1%

Carbs: 36.2%