Mexican Casserole – Fast and Easy Stove Top Style

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Mexican Casserole - Fast and Easy Stove Top Style

Mexican Casserole – Fast and Easy Stove Top Style

by The Chefin Entree

Prep

5 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

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Ingredients

	1 lb frozen ground turkey ( usually cheaper than fresh )
	1 package macaroni & cheese dinner mix ( the kind with the squishy cheese package , not the powdered cheese . I use the Kraft Deluxe 2 % milk fo )
	1 jar salsa
	1 can black beans , drained and rinsed
	2 teaspoons chili powder ( to taste )
	1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper ( if you like a little kick )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

4

Calories

580

Sugar

8g

Fat

26g

This Mexican Casserole is a fast and easy meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. It's a one-dish meal that combines ground turkey, macaroni noodles, black beans, salsa, chili powder, and cayenne pepper. It's a flavorful and filling dish that can be customized to your liking by adding extra spices, veggies, or cheese on top. This casserole is also super budget-friendly, as it uses frozen ground turkey, macaroni & cheese dinner mix, and a jar of salsa. You can even make it ahead of time and reheat it when you're ready to eat.

Instructions

1.	Put a large, deep skillet on medium heat, then add the frozen ground turkey. Cook, stirring occasionally until the turkey is browned and cooked through.
2.	While the turkey is cooking, cook the macaroni & cheese dinner mix according to the package instructions. Drain the noodles when they are done cooking, and set them aside.
3.	When the turkey is fully cooked, add the jar of salsa to the skillet. Stir until the turkey and salsa are well combined.
4.	Add the can of black beans to the skillet and stir again. Let the mixture simmer for a few minutes until everything is heated through.
5.	Add the chili powder and cayenne pepper to the skillet and stir again until everything is well combined.
6.	Finally, add the cooked macaroni noodles to the skillet. Stir everything together, and let the casserole simmer for a few more minutes to allow the flavors to combine.

PROS

This Mexican Casserole is a quick, easy, and budget-friendly meal that can be made entirely on the stove top without having to use the oven.
It’s also a complete meal in one dish, with protein, carbs, and veggies all in one.

It’s perfect for busy weeknights when you need to get dinner on the table fast.

CONS

This casserole is not very healthy, as it contains a lot of carbs and fat.
It also does not have a lot of veggies, so you may want to serve it with a side salad or extra veggies on the side.

It’s also not very spicy, so if you like your food with a lot of heat, you may want to add more chili powder, cayenne pepper, or some chopped jalapeno peppers.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this Mexican Casserole is not a superfood, it does contain some health benefits. The ground turkey is a lean source of protein, and the black beans provide fiber, potassium, and iron.
The salsa adds flavor without a lot of calories, and the spice from the chili powder and cayenne pepper may help boost your metabolism and reduce inflammation.

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