Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering, then add the diced onion, salt, and pepper, sautéing for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent.
- Add the ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook for 5-7 minutes until fully browned, then stir in the taco seasoning and cook for another minute.
- Transfer the seasoned ground turkey mixture to the prepared baking dish, leaving behind any excess grease in the skillet.
- Add the diced bell peppers, drained and rinsed black beans, salsa, and uncooked rinsed white rice to the baking dish with the turkey, stirring well to combine.
- Pour in the chicken broth and stir again, gently pressing down on the ingredients to ensure they are mostly submerged in the liquid.
- Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened and the rice is partially cooked.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, allowing the liquid to absorb and the top to become slightly crispy.
- Remove the casserole from the oven, sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top, and return to the oven for 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let the casserole cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing into 8 equal pieces and serving with your favorite toppings.
Notes
This casserole is a great candidate for meal prep! Bake it on a Sunday and enjoy portions throughout the week. Store leftovers in an airtight glass food storage container.
For a gluten-free option, ensure your taco seasoning and broth are certified gluten-free. This recipe is naturally dairy-free if you omit the cheese.
