Southwest Ground Turkey Casserole

4.84 from 30 votes

Southwest Ground Turkey Casserole is a filling and satisfying meal that's full of black beans, corn and spices, lean protein and veggies.

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Total Time40

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

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

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.

Storage: Cool completely and store leftover casserole in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
Freezing: Store cooled casserole in a freezer safe bag or container for up to 6 months.
Reheating: Scoop a portion into a bowl and reheat until warmed through.

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