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Turkey and Black Bean Mexican Casserole

Transform your Thanksgiving leftovers into a scrumptious Mexican-inspired casserole packed with black beans, turkey, salsa, corn, rice, and cheese-topped tortilla chips.

Recipe Info

Prep time
Prep Time
50 min
Difficulty
Difficulty
Easy
Servings
Servings
4

Nutrition

calories402kcal
carbohydrates42g
fat15g
fiber8g
protein27g
sodium1307mg
sugar5g

Ingredients

1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
0.5 tsp ground cumin
salt and black pepper to taste
2 (15 oz) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
3 cups shredded cooked turkey
2 cups salsa, divided
1 (15 oz) can sweet corn, drained
1 cup water
1 (1.25 oz) package taco seasoning mix
2 cups cooked rice
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
3 cups crushed tortilla chips

Directions

1

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Add onion, cumin, salt, and pepper. Sauté until the onion is tender (about 5 mins).

2

Mix in black beans, turkey, 1 cup salsa, corn, water, and taco seasoning. Stir well and cover. Let it simmer until flavors meld (about 5 mins).

3

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

4

Combine remaining 1 cup salsa with cooked rice. Spread this mixture evenly at the bottom of an ungreased 10x15-inch baking dish.

5

Pour the turkey mixture over the rice and layer with 1 cup Cheddar cheese.

6

Top with crushed tortilla chips. Cover loosely with aluminum foil.

7

Bake for 20 mins. Remove foil and top with remaining 1 cup Cheddar cheese. Bake until cheese is melted (about 5 mins more).