Mexicali Casserole
(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)
Source: Taste of Home
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 55 minutes
Serves 6 people
Categories: Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 Lb. lean ground turkey
- 2 medium onions, chopped
- 1 small green pepper, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 can (16 oz.) kidney beans, rinsed and
- drained
- 1 can (24 1/2 oz.) diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 cup water
- 2/3 cup uncooked long grain rice
- 1/3 cup sliced ripe olives
- 1 tsp. chili powder
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
Directions
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a large skillet coated in cooking spray, cook turkey, onions and pepper over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, breaking up turkey into crumbles. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Stir in beans, tomatoes, water, rice, olives, chili powder and salt.
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Transfer to an 11×7-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake, covered, 50-55 minutes or until rice is tender. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.