2015 Kids Recipe Challenge winning recipe: 1st place!
Noah, from Sarnia, loves this recipe. All-in-one casseroles always make dinner easy. Serve this one up with some rice to sop up any juices or some warm corn bread.
Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Makes: 6
- Instead of ground meat, try 1 package (350 g) of ground textured vegetable protein or 1 can (19 oz/540 mL) of black beans, drained and rinsed.
- This is a great way to use up leftover vegetables, try it out with cauliflower, peppers or zucchini.
- Put leftovers away within 2 hours or sooner if they are in a warm location. Reheat leftovers to an internal temperature of 74°C (165°F). Discard uneaten leftovers after they have been reheated.
Ingredients
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| Yellow bell pepper |
1/2 a pepper |
| Canola oil |
2 tsp (10 mL)
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| Ground turkey, chicken or beef |
1 pkg (450 g)
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| Dried oregano leaves |
2 tsp (10 mL)
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| Salt and freshly ground pepper |
¼ tsp (1 mL) each
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| Hot salsa |
1 ½ cups (375 mL)
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| Cooked broccoli florets |
3 cups (750 mL)
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| Light old cheddar or Monterey jack cheese, shredded |
1 cup (250 mL)
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Directions
- Wash hands with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds. Clean all countertops and equipment used for food preparation.
- Gently rinse pepper under cool running water, then chop and set aside.
- Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat and cook turkey with oregano, salt and pepper. Use separate equipment for handling raw food and cooked food.
- Spread cooked turkey into 8-inch (1.5 L) baking dish. Spread with half of the salsa and top with broccoli and pepper. Spread with remaining salsa and sprinkle with cheese.
- Bake in preheated 375°F (190°C) oven for about 30 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 74 ºC (165ºF) on a digital food thermometer.
Nutrition Information per serving:
Calories: 276 kcal
Protein: 28 g
Fat: 15 g
Carbohydrate: 8 g
Fibre: 2 g
Sodium: 687 mg (salsa, cheese)
Last Update – March 27, 2024