Ground Turkey and Parmesan Rice Casserole

Ingredients:

  • 2 tbsp Avocado Oil
  • 1-pound Lean Ground Turkey
  • 2 Large Garlic Cloves – Minced
  • 2 Medium Yellow Onions – Diced
  • 1 can, (14.5 ounce) Diced Tomatoes – undrained
  • 1 can, (10 ounce) Rotel undrained
  • 1/2 tsp Celtic Sea Salt
  • ¼ tsp Freshly Ground Black Pepper.
  • ¼ tsp each of Oregano and Smoked Paprika
  • 2/3 Cup uncooked White Rice
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth
  • ½ – ¾ Cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese

Directions:

  1. Over medium – high heat, place Oil, Onion, Green Pepper. and Garlic in a medium sized Dutch oven or 12” skillet that can go into the oven.
  2. Cook the onions until they become transparent, them add the Ground Turkey, stirring and chopping until meat is nicely browned. Note: (add a little water if necessary, to prevent the mixture from sticking to the pan),
  3. Reduce heat to Medium, then Stir in the Salt, Pepper, Oregano, Smoked Paprika, Rotel, and Tomatoes
  4. Continue Stirring over Medium heat for 5 minutes.
  5. Add the Chicken Broth and Rice, bring to a slight boil and continue cooking until Rice is almost fully cooked, slightly al dente.
  6. Set the oven temperature to “Broil” (500 degrees).
  7. Remove from stovetop, cover with Shredded Cheese, move to oven and broil until Cheese is nicely browned,
  8. Serve immediately.

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