Recipe Name Taco Casserole Submitted by locito
Recipe Description Lightening up an original.
Quantity 1 Quantity Unit 13 x 9 pan
Prep Time (minutes) 15 Cook Time (minutes) 18 Ready In (minutes) 33
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Ingredients
Amount Measure Ingredient
2/3
cupsRice, brown, uncooked instant
3/4
cupall-purpose flour
3/4
teaspoonbaking powder
1/8
teaspoonsalt
1/2
pound, rawturkey breast, extra lean ground
1/2
cup, choppedOnion, chopped
1/2
cup, choppedgreen pepper, finely chopped
2
clovegarlic minced
1
cup (8 fl oz)water
1
teaspoonTaco seasoning, - 1 whole packet
2
largeegg, beaten
1/4
cupcilantro, fresh, chopped
1
cup, shreddedlow fat shredded cheddar cheese
2
cups shredded or choppedLettuce
2
medium whole (2-3/5" dia)Tomatoes (diced)
Steps
Sequence Step
1Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cook instant brown rice according to package directions, set aside.
2Mix flour, baking powder, salt, and butter to form a dough. Press into the bottom of a 13 x 9 inch pan sprayed with cooking spray. Bake @ 400 degrees 13-15 minutes.
3Brown groud turkey with onion, green pepper, and garlic.
4Add water, taco seasoning and cooked rice to meat mixture. Bring to boil and simmer 2-3 minutes.
5Mix beaten eggs into meat mixture.
6Spread over baked crust. Cover with aluminum foil and bake 15-17 minutes. Remove from over and cover with cheese, lettuce, tomato, and cilantro. May garnish with salsa and light sour cream if desired.