Turkey Tamale Pie
SERVINGS 8
Ingredients
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 onion medium, chopped
- 1 bell pepper medium, chopped
- 1 pound ground turkey raw 93% lean
- 1 can canned tomatoes 15½-oz., no salt added
- 2 Tbsp canned tomatoes no sugar added
- 1 Tbsp chili powder
- ½ tsp cumin
- ¾ tsp sea salt or Himalayan salt, divided use
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 2½ cups water hot
- 1 cup cornmeal
- ½ cup cheddar cheese 2 oz., shredded
- 2 jalapeño medium, seeds and veins removed, finely chopped (optional)
- 1 cup corn frozen
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375° F.
- Heat oil in a 10-inch cast-iron (or ovenproof) skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add onion, bell pepper, and turkey; cook, stirring frequently, for 6 to 8 minutes, or until turkey is cooked through.
- Add tomatoes, tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, and ¼ tsp. salt. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to medium; cook, stirring frequently, for 10 to 15 minutes, or until sauce has thickened. Remove from heat. Coat sides of pan with spray.
- While turkey mixture is cooking, boil water in medium saucepan over high heat.
- Add cornmeal; cook, stirring constantly, for 2 to 3 minutes, or until cornmeal has thickened. Remove from heat.
- Add remaining ½ tsp. salt, cheese, jalapenos (if desired), and corn; mix well. Spread evenly over turkey mixture.
- Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until top is golden brown and turkey mixture is bubbling. Let sit for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Container Equivalents
1 Green ½ Red 1 Yellow ½ Blue
2B Mindset Plate It!
Serve with a veggie side to make a great lunch.
Nutrition
Calories: 217kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 19gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 39mgSodium: 388mgPotassium: 489mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1015IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 82mgIron: 2mg
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