Cumin-Spiced Turkey and Black Bean Casserole

Name: Cumin-Spiced Turkey and Black Bean Casserole
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Latin
Ingredients: 2 pound ground turkey (93% lean); 1 yellow onion (large, diced); 2 red bell peppers (large, diced); 4 clove garlic (minced); 1 can black beans (rinsed and drained); 1 can canned sweet corn (drained); 1 jar salsa (mild); 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 12 piece corn tortillas (6-inch); 2 cup monterey jack cheese (shredded)

Lean seasoned ground turkey layered with corn tortillas, tender black beans, sweet corn, salsa roja, and melted Monterey Jack cheese.

Prep: 20 min
Cook: 35 min
Total: 55 min
Servings: 6
Cuisine: Latin
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $4.88/serving

Dietary

High-Protein
Gluten-Free
Nut-Free
Egg-Free
High-Fiber

Ingredients

2 pound ground turkey (93% lean)
1 yellow onion (large, diced)
2 red bell peppers (large, diced)
4 clove garlic (minced)
1 can black beans (rinsed and drained)
1 can canned sweet corn (drained)
1 jar salsa (mild)
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
12 piece corn tortillas (6-inch)
2 cup monterey jack cheese (shredded)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F and spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground turkey, yellow onion, red bell pepper, and garlic for 8 to 10 minutes until the meat is fully browned and reaches 165°F.
Stir in ground cumin, chili powder, salt, black beans, canned sweet corn, and half of the jar of salsa. Cook for 2 minutes until combined and warm.
Spread 2 tablespoons of the remaining salsa over the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Layer 6 corn tortillas over the bottom, cutting or overlapping slightly as needed.
Spread half of the warm turkey-bean filling over the tortillas, then sprinkle with 1 cup of Monterey Jack cheese.
Top with the remaining 6 corn tortillas, spread the rest of the salsa over top, add the remaining meat filling, and finish with the final 1 cup of Monterey Jack cheese.
Bake uncovered for 22 to 25 minutes until the cheese is completely melted and bubbly around the edges. Let rest 5 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Reheats cleanly in the microwave or covered in a 350°F oven until warmed through.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 649
Protein: 45.6 g
Carbohydrates: 61.8 g
Fat: 23.9 g
Fiber: 9 g
Sodium: 1817 mg
Saturated Fat: 10 g
Sugar: 11.2 g
Cholesterol: 154 mg