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Turkey Tamale Pie

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 11 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 31 minutes
SERVINGS 8
Course Appitizer, Snacks & Sides, Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, Main Dish
Cuisine American, TexMex
Servings 8
Calories 217 kcal

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
Keyword American, appetizer, dinner, lunch, main course, main dish, mexican, pie, tamale, Turkey
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