Ground Turkey Casserole

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound ground turkey
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 1 cup uncooked white rice
• 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.
3. Add ground turkey and cook for 5 minutes, breaking up with a spoon, until no pink remains.
4. Add onion, bell pepper, garlic, oregano, basil, salt and pepper, and cook for 5 minutes or until vegetables are softened.
5. Add broth, rice and tomatoes, and bring to a simmer.
6. Reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer for 15 minutes or until rice is cooked through.
7. Pour mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish and top with cheese.
8. Bake for 10 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Interesting Facts

• Ground turkey can be substituted for ground beef in most recipes.
• Casseroles are a great way to use up leftover vegetables.
• This dish can be easily doubled or tripled to feed a crowd.