Ground Turkey Taco Casserole
User Reviews
5.0
57 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
8 Servings
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Calories
412 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Ground Turkey Taco Casserole
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A dreamy, cheesy casserole featuring lean ground turkey, rice, beans, an abundance of taco flavor and plenty of cheese! The whole family will love this hearty weeknight meal!
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Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp avocado oil or olive oil
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 3 Tbsp chili powder
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup Salsa*
- ⅔ cup white rice
- 1 (15-oz) can black beans, drained
- 1 (7-oz) can green chilis
- 1 tsp sea salt to taste
- 3 cups grated colby jack cheese
For Serving
- 1 ripe avocado sliced
- 3 stalks green onion chopped
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup to 1 cup salsa
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 and spray a 13” x 9” casserole dish with cooking spray.
- Heat the avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until softened, about 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer the raw ground turkey to the skillet and use a spatula to chop it into bite-sized bits. The ground turkey doesn’t need to be cooked through just yet, but cook it until much of the pink is gone. Sprinkle lightly with sea salt.
- Transfer the chopped bell pepper, minced garlic, chili powder, chicken broth, salsa, uncooked white rice, drained black beans, green chiles and sea salt to the prepared baking dish. Stir everything well until combined.
- Stir in the ground turkey and onion mixture and sprinkle the cheese on top.
- Cover the casserole dish with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes.
- Remove the baking dish from the oven and remove the foil.
- Place the oven on the High Broil setting and broil the casserole for 5 to 8 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and turns slightly golden brown. Initially, the casserole will look slightly liquidy, but this liquid will absorb into the rice the longer the casserole sits.
- Serve the casserole with your choice of toppings such as chopped or sliced avocado, guacamole, black olives, corn chips, sour cream, salsa, shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, olives, pico de gallo, extra shredded cheese, etc.
Notes
- *Use your favorite store-bought salsa, homemade salsa or enchilada sauce. Salsa verde, a classic tomato salsa, or enchilada sauce are my favorites. Pick the spice level according to your personal spice tolerance. I like using hot salsa for spicy taco casserole.
- *Use your favorite store-bought salsa, homemade salsa or enchilada sauce. Salsa verde, a classic tomato salsa, or enchilada sauce are my favorites. Pick the spice level according to your personal spice tolerance. I like using hot salsa for spicy taco casserole.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1Serving (of 8)
Calories
412kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
31g
(10%)
Protein
30g
(60%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Cholesterol
83mg
(28%)
Sodium
450mg
(19%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 412 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1Serving (of 8) | |
| Calories | 412kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 83mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 450mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
57 reviews
Excellent
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