Lightened up Mexican Casserole Recipe

Name: Lightened up Mexican Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 20 ounces lean ground turkey; 1 cup onion, chopped (or 1 small onion); 1 cup green pepper, chopped (or one medium pepper); ½ cup canned jalapeno slices, chopped; 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes (I used the petite diced jalapeno kind); 1 (15 ounce) can black beans; ¼ cup taco seasoning; 12 corn tortillas; 2 cups salsa (I used homemade but you can use your favorite brand); 1 cup light sour cream; 1 cup reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend, shredded

Servings: persons

20 ounces lean ground turkey
1 cup onion, chopped (or 1 small onion)
1 cup green pepper, chopped (or one medium pepper)
½ cup canned jalapeno slices, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes (I used the petite diced jalapeno kind)
1 (15 ounce) can black beans
¼ cup taco seasoning
12 corn tortillas
2 cups salsa (I used homemade but you can use your favorite brand)
1 cup light sour cream
1 cup reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend, shredded

1
Spray baking dish(es) with cooking spray.
2
Add 1/2 cup salsa to the bottom of each dish and spread around to prevent tortillas from sticking/drying out.
3
In a skillet, cook ground turkey, peppers, and onions until the turkey is no longer pink and the veggies are tender.
4
Drain off any fat and return to heat.
5
Add chopped jalapenos, diced tomatoes, black beans, and taco seasoning, and cook for 5 more minutes.
6
For each pan, arrange 3 corn tortillas to form the bottom layer (cutting to fit if necessary).
7
Top each tortilla layer with 1/4 of the turkey mixture.
8
Add 1/2 cup of sour cream to each pan, spreading over the turkey mixture with a spatula.
9
Top each with another tortilla layer, then the remaining turkey mixture.
10
(If you plan to freeze them, do so at this point, before adding cheese).
11
Cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes.
12
Remove foil, top each with 1/2 cup of shredded mexican cheese, and return to oven until cheese is melted.
13
Enjoy topped with lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, or your favorite taco toppings!

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 20 ounces lean ground turkey, 1 cup onion, chopped (or 1 small onion), 1 cup green pepper, chopped (or one medium pepper), ½ cup canned jalapeno slices, chopped, and more.

Yes, Lightened up Mexican Casserole falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Lightened up Mexican Casserole

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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