Tex Mes Turkey Casserole Recipe
Ingredients
2 tsp vegetable oil 10 mL
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tsp chili powder 10 mL
1 tsp ground cumin 5 mL
1/2 tsp dried oregano 2 mL
1/2 tsp salt 2 mL
Pinch each hot pepper flakes and pepper
1 can tomatoes
2 cups corn kernels 500 mL
1 sweet red or green pepper, chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 50 mL
40 unsalted tortilla chips 40
2 cups cubed cooked turkey 500 mL
1-1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack or Cheddar cheese 375 mL
Directions
In large skillet, heat oil over medium heat; cook onion and garlic for 3 minutes or until softened.
Stir in chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, hot pepper flakes and pepper; cook for 1 minute.
Add tomatoes, crushing with potato masher; bring to boil.
Reduce heat and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes or until most of the liquid has evaporated.
In bowl, combine com, red pepper and parsley.
Arrange one third of the tortilla chips in greased 8 inch (2 L) square baking dish.
Top with half of the turkey, half of the corn mixture, half of the tomato sauce and 1/2 cup (125 mL) of the cheese.
Repeat layers, ending with all of the remaining cheese.
Crush remaining tortilla chips; set aside.
Bake, covered, in 350°F (180°C) oven for 20 minutes.
Uncover and sprinkle with reserved tortilla chips; bake for 10 minutes longer or until heated through.
Stir in chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, hot pepper flakes and pepper; cook for 1 minute.
Add tomatoes, crushing with potato masher; bring to boil.
Reduce heat and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes or until most of the liquid has evaporated.
In bowl, combine com, red pepper and parsley.
Arrange one third of the tortilla chips in greased 8 inch (2 L) square baking dish.
Top with half of the turkey, half of the corn mixture, half of the tomato sauce and 1/2 cup (125 mL) of the cheese.
Repeat layers, ending with all of the remaining cheese.
Crush remaining tortilla chips; set aside.
Bake, covered, in 350°F (180°C) oven for 20 minutes.
Uncover and sprinkle with reserved tortilla chips; bake for 10 minutes longer or until heated through.
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