Tex Mex Turkey Corn And Barley Casserole Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time15 MinCooking Time15 Min
Ready In30 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthyServings4
CuisineCourse
MethodSpeciality
Main IngredientInterest Group
Healthy

Ingredients

 2 tablespoons olive or canola oil
 2 onions, coarsely chopped
 1 large sweet red or green pepper, coarsely chopped
 Hot chili pepper1 Teaspoon, finely chopped
 1 cup pearl barley, sorted and rinsed
 Chicken stock1 3/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 Tomatoes1 Can (10oz), crushed
 Cooked turkey2 Cup (16 tbs), shredded
 Corn kernels1 Cup (16 tbs), frozen
 1/8 teaspoon each salt and pepper
 1/8 teaspoon each salt and pepper

Directions

GETTING READY
1. Preheat the oven to 325°F.

MAKING
2. In a flameproof casserole, heat the oil over moderate heat.
3. Add the onions, sweet and chili peppers and sauté, for 5 to 7 minutes or until tender crisp.
4. Add the barley and sauté for a few minutes until coated with oil.
5. Tip in the stock, crushed tomatoes, and seasonings and bring to a boil.
6. Stir in the shredded turkey.
7. Cover the casserole with a tight fitting lid and transfer it to the preheated oven.
8. Braise, for about 50-55 minutes, stirring occasionally.
9. Stir in the corn and bake covered for another 5-10 minutes until the barley and corn are tender and all liquid is absorbed.
10. Remove and let stand covered for 5 minutes.

SERVING
11. Dish out onto a serving plate or serve directly from the casserole.
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