Ground Turkey Taco Casserole

Mmmmmmmm!! This easy meaty casserole is packed with all the yummy flavors you love at your fav. Mexican restaurant!
(serves 8)

Coconut oil* cooking spray
1 jar (16 oz.) taco sauce
1 can diced tomatoes with green chiles*
1 sweet onion, chopped (1 cup)
1 poblano pepper, seeded, chopped (3/4 cup), wear gloves*
1&1/2 lbs. ground turkey
1 clove garlic, chopped
1&1/2 t. ground cumin
1&1/2 t. dried oregano
2 cans pinto* beans, drained, and rinsed well*
8 oz. Colby-Jack or Pepper Jack* cheese, grated
12 (6") fajita-size flour tortillas
Sliced black olives*
Chopped fresh cilantro*
Pickled jalapeno slices*

Preheat the oven to 350. Coat 13x9" baking dish with cooking spray. Combine the taco sauce and diced tomatoes; reserve 1&1/2 cups. Coat 12" nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over med. heat. Add onion and pepper; stirring occasionally, until softened, about 10 min. Add turkey, garlic, cumin, and oregano; cook stirring, until browned, about 10 min. Stir in beans and remaining sauce mixture; cook until heated through, 1 min. Remove from heat; stir in 1 cup of cheese. Spread 1 cup reserved sauce over bottom of baking dish. Arrange 6 tortillas over sauce; top with even layer of meat mixture, then remaining tortillas. Spoon remaining1/2 cup sauce over top; cover with foil. Bake 30-35 min. or until hot. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 7-8 min. or until cheese is melted. Garnish with olives, cilantro, and jalapeno slices.

"Join God in taking delight in all that He has made."

I hope you all had a joyous and fun filled Easter!! I will do a ham leftover suggestion tomorrow.

Love,

Machete Milletti