Ground Turkey Taco Rice Bake
A creamy and warm baked dish that combines ground turkey, taco seasoning, and cooked rice, bringing together all main dinner components in one convenient baking dish.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground turkey
- 1 tablespoon Taco seasoning or to taste
- 3 cups Cooked rice Use fully cooked rice.
- 1.5 cups Salsa
- 1 can (15 oz) Black beans drained
- 1.5 cups Corn
- 1.5 cups Cheddar cheese shredded or thinly sliced
- 3/4 cup Sour cream
- Salt to taste after adding sauces and cheese
Instructions
Preparation
- Cook the rice separately according to its package directions before assembly.
- Brown the ground turkey in a skillet, breaking it into small pieces, and drain excess fat before mixing with the sauce and other filling ingredients.
Cooking
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, brown the ground turkey and stir in the taco seasoning until well combined.
- In a large bowl, mix the cooked rice, salsa, black beans, and corn with the seasoned turkey.
- Transfer the mixture into a baking dish and sprinkle the cheddar cheese on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Serve hot with a dollop of sour cream on top!
- Continue baking as necessary until the center is hot and the edges are bubbling.
- If the topping browns too quickly, cover loosely with foil.
- Rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Warm dairy gently and stir until smooth to avoid separation. Taste the filling before adding more seasoning, as bottled sauces and seasonings can vary. For make-ahead, prepare components and refrigerate until ready to bake. Serve with a crisp salad or steamed vegetables.