Name: Cheesy Turkey Taco Bake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 9
Ingredients: Non-stick cooking spray -; 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided -; 1 lb. ground turkey -; 3 tsp. low-sodium taco seasoning -; 1 white onion, finely chopped -; 1 jalapeño, seeded, finely chopped -; 1 orange bell pepper, seeded and cored, finely chopped -; 1/4 tsp. Freshly ground black pepper -; 1 (14.5-oz) can fire roasted tomatoes with chilies -; 1 (15.5-oz) can black beans, drained -; 9 oz. Velveeta, cut into 1/2” cubes -; 1/2 c. store-bought hot salsa -; 8 (6-in.) white corn tortillas -; 1 bunch cilantro, for garnish -; 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced, for serving -; 2 avocados, pitted and thinly sliced, for serving -; 1/4 c. sour cream, for serving -; 2 limes, cut into wedges -

Ingredients for - Cheesy Turkey Taco Bake

1. Non-stick cooking spray

2. 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided

3. 1 lb. ground turkey

4. 3 tsp. low-sodium taco seasoning

5. 1 white onion, finely chopped

6. 1 jalapeño, seeded, finely chopped

7. 1 orange bell pepper, seeded and cored, finely chopped

8. 1/4 tsp. Freshly ground black pepper

9. 1 (14.5-oz) can fire roasted tomatoes with chilies

10. 1 (15.5-oz) can black beans, drained

11. 9 oz. Velveeta, cut into 1/2” cubes

12. 1/2 c. store-bought hot salsa

13. 8 (6-in.) white corn tortillas

14. 1 bunch cilantro, for garnish

15. 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced, for serving

16. 2 avocados, pitted and thinly sliced, for serving

17. 1/4 c. sour cream, for serving

18. 2 limes, cut into wedges

How to cook deliciously - Cheesy Turkey Taco Bake

1 . Stage

Preheat oven to 375° F and spray a 9-x-9” baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.

2 . Stage

In a high-sided sauté pan over medium high heat, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add ground turkey, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon. Cook until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Stir in taco seasoning mix, cook 1 minute. Using a slotted spoon, remove ground turkey to a plate.

3 . Stage

In the same pan, add 1 tablespoon olive oil, onion, jalapeño, and bell pepper. Season with pepper and cook about 3-4 minutes. Add in roasted tomatoes and black beans and stir until combined. Stir in ground turkey. Check seasoning and remove from heat.

4 . Stage

In a microwave safe bowl, add Velveeta and microwave on high for 1 minute. Remove from microwave and stir in salsa. Set aside until ready to build.

5 . Stage

In the baking dish, add 4 tortillas. Next, add ½ of the turkey mixture and drizzle with ½ of the salsa mix. Add another layer of 4 tortillas, the remaining turkey mixture, and rest of the salsa and bake for 25 minutes.

6 . Stage

Remove taco bake from oven and top with cilantro, jalapeño slices, avocado, and sour cream. Serve with lime wedges.