Description
This Healthy Taco Casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that combines all the flavors of traditional tacos in a comforting casserole. Lean ground turkey, beans, corn, and cheese come together with flavorful seasonings to create a satisfying meal the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Turkey Mixture:
- 1 pound 99% lean ground turkey
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 1 poblano pepper, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Additional Ingredients:
- 15 oz. canned pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup canned corn (drained)
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 oz taco seasoning
- 15 oz salsa (thick and chunky salsa)
- 1 cup reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Brown turkey: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Spray an oven-safe skillet with cooking spray. Add the ground turkey and cook for 3-4 minutes.
- Add vegetables: Add the onion, pepper, and garlic. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the turkey is no longer pink and the onion is translucent.
- Add beans, corn, and seasoning: Stir in the canned pinto beans, corn, tomato paste, and taco seasoning. Cook for 2 minutes.
- Stir in salsa: Stir in the salsa. Taste and season with salt and pepper if needed.
- Melt cheese: Top with cheese. Bake until the cheese is melted and the casserole is heated through, about 10 minutes. You can also just cover the skillet until the cheese melts. Let sit for 5 minutes. Add all your favorite taco toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Healthy, Taco Casserole, Ground Turkey, Beans, Corn, Cheese, Easy, Family-friendly
