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
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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.
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This is a great way to use up leftover vegetables, try it out with cauliflower, peppers or zucchini.
Ingredients
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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 fresh 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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Yellow bell pepper, chopped |
Half
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Shredded light old cheddar or Monterey jack cheese |
1 cup (250 mL)
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Directions
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In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium high heat and brown turkey with oregano, salt and pepper.
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Spread turkey into 8 inch (1.5 L) baking dish. Spread with half of the salsa. Top with broccoli and pepper. Spread with remaining salsa and sprinkle with cheese.
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Bake in preheated 375°F (190°C) oven for about 30 minutes or until heated through, bubbly and cheese is melted.
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 – August 8, 2017