MEXICALI CASSEROLE

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If you like Mexican food but are watching your diet, try this tasty bake. It takes advantage of ground turkey and reduced-fat cheese without sacrificing flavor. -Gertrudis C. Miller, Evansville, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound lean ground turkey
2 medium onions, chopped
1 small green pepper, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup water
2/3 cup uncooked long grain rice
1/3 cup sliced ripe olives
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, cook turkey, onions and pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, breaking up turkey into crumbles, 6-8 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Stir in beans, tomatoes, water, rice, olives, chili powder and salt., Transfer to an 11x7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake, covered, until rice is tender, 50-55 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 331 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 604mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Luther Abbott
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This casserole is so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that I can add or remove ingredients to suit my own taste.


Destiny munoz
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I've made this casserole several times and it's always a hit. It's a great dish to serve for a potluck or a family gathering.


Natasha Henry
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This is the best casserole I've ever had! It's so flavorful and satisfying. I will definitely be making it again.


Jenna McIntyre
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This casserole is perfect for a busy weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Wahab Choudhary
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I made this casserole in a slow cooker and it turned out great. It was so easy to just throw everything in the slow cooker and let it cook all day.


rola ramzy
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I love that this casserole is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your own taste.


Hero Pakistani
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This casserole is a great way to use up leftover ground beef. It's also a very budget-friendly dish.


Home Boy
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I made this casserole for my husband and he loved it! He said it was one of the best casseroles he's ever had.


Steven Moepi
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This casserole is so flavorful and satisfying. I love the combination of the ground beef, beans, and corn.


Ari Martinez
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I've made this casserole several times and it's always a success. It's a great dish to serve for a potluck or a family gathering.


Ikyernum Simon
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This casserole is perfect for a busy weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


jani jutt
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I made this casserole in a slow cooker and it turned out great. It was so easy to just throw everything in the slow cooker and let it cook all day.


Rama Ahmed
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I love that this casserole is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your own taste.


Irshsd Alam
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This casserole is a great way to use up leftover ground beef. It's also a very budget-friendly dish.


Michael Boede
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I made this casserole for my husband and he loved it! He said it was one of the best casseroles he's ever had.


Asad Mirza
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This casserole is so flavorful and satisfying. I love the combination of the ground beef, beans, and corn.


Wiedaad Hendricks
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I've made this casserole several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's a great dish to serve for a potluck or a family gathering.


Rehan KM
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This is one of my favorite casserole recipes. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Maxine Perez
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I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Atta Amofao
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This casserole was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and very flavorful. I will definitely be making it again.


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