Mexican Stuffed Shells with Turkey

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground turkey
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained
• 1 cup corn kernels
• 1 (8 ounce) package jumbo shells
• 1 cup Mexican-style cheese blend, shredded
• 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground turkey until it is no longer pink. Drain off any excess fat.
3. Stir in the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and black pepper. Add the black beans, diced tomatoes and corn.
4. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the jumbo shells and cook for 8 minutes; drain.
6. Spread 1/4 cup of the Mexican-style cheese blend in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
7. Fill each shell with the ground turkey mixture and place in the baking dish. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese blend and the chopped cilantro.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Interesting Facts

• The word “shell” comes from the Old English “scol” meaning “shellfish”.
• Mexican-style dishes are typically made with a combination of spices and flavors that bring out the natural flavor of the ingredients.
• Ground turkey is a great source of protein and is lower in fat than ground beef.