Southwest Black Bean Casserole Recipe

Name: Southwest Black Bean Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pounds Ground Turkey, Extra Lean; 1 whole Onion, Chopped; 1 whole Red Pepper Chopped; 1 whole Jalapeno Pepper, Seeds And Ribs Removed, Minced; 1/2 teaspoons Salt; 1/2 teaspoons Cumin; 1/4 teaspoons Ground Red Pepper (cayenne); 5 cloves Garlic, Minced; ⅔ cups Low Sodium Chicken Broth; 2 cans (15 Oz. Size) Black Beans, Drained And Rinsed; 1/4 cups Crumbled Bacon; 1 whole Tomato, Chopped And Juice Drained; 1/2 cups Shredded Cheese (I Used Monterey Jack); 1/4 cups Thinly Sliced Green Onions

Servings: persons

1/2 pounds Ground Turkey, Extra Lean
1 whole Onion, Chopped
1 whole Red Pepper Chopped
1 whole Jalapeno Pepper, Seeds And Ribs Removed, Minced
1/2 teaspoons Salt
1/2 teaspoons Cumin
1/4 teaspoons Ground Red Pepper (cayenne)
5 cloves Garlic, Minced
⅔ cups Low Sodium Chicken Broth
2 cans (15 Oz. Size) Black Beans, Drained And Rinsed
1/4 cups Crumbled Bacon
1 whole Tomato, Chopped And Juice Drained
1/2 cups Shredded Cheese (I Used Monterey Jack)
1/4 cups Thinly Sliced Green Onions

1
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
2
Add ground turkey and a handful of the onions to the pan, sauteing until meat is browned.
3
Remove turkey and set aside.
4
Coat pan with cooking spray.
5
Add the remaining onion, pepper, and jalapeno, sauteing for 4 minutes and stirring occasionally.
6
Add salt, cumin, red pepper, and garlic.
7
Saute for 1 minute, stirring constantly (I added a tablespoon or two of water to keep things from sticking in the pan).
8
Stir in broth and black beans.
9
Bring mixture to a boil and cook for 5 minutes.
10
Mash beans to desired consistency.
11
Spoon mixture into an 8-inch square baking dish coated with cooking spray.
12
Top with turkey, bacon, tomato, and cheese.
13
Bake at 425 degrees F for 30 minutes or until lightly browned.
14
Top with green onions and let cool for atleast 10 minutes (otherwise it will be too runny).
15
Serve with sour cream, tortilla chips, on tacos, on a salad, or just eat it plain!

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 pounds Ground Turkey, Extra Lean, 1 whole Onion, Chopped, 1 whole Red Pepper Chopped, 1 whole Jalapeno Pepper, Seeds And Ribs Removed, Minced, and more.

Yes, Southwest Black Bean Casserole falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

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Southwest Black Bean Casserole

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