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Ground Turkey Rice Casserole

Ground Turkey Rice Casserole

This Ground Turkey Rice Casserole is a comforting one-dish meal that combines lean turkey, rice, and vibrant veggies.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb lean ground turkey
  • 1 cup uncooked rice instant or long-grain
  • 1 cup bell peppers chopped, mixed colors
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup canned tomato sauce
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • Optional spices Italian seasoning, cumin, or paprika

Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • large skillet
  • Cutting Board
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil; sauté onions and garlic until softened.
  3. Add ground turkey, breaking it up as it cooks until no longer pink (about 5 minutes).
  4. Stir in chopped bell peppers and any additional veggies; cook for another 5 minutes.
  5. Combine cooked rice, chicken broth, tomato sauce, salt, pepper, and desired spices; mix well.
  6. Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish; spread evenly.
  7. Bake for 30-35 minutes until bubbly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 24gFat: 12g

Notes

Maximize flavor by sautéing veggies before combining with other ingredients. Customize with different spices or proteins as desired.

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