Mexicali Casserole

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

Step 2

Coat an 11x7-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

Step 3

Coat a large skillet with cooking spray.

Step 4

Place the coated skillet on the stove-top over medium heat.

Step 5

Add the turkey, onion, and peppers to the skillet and cook while crumbling the turkey until it is no longer pink and the veggies are tender, for about 6-8 minutes.

Step 6

Add the garlic to the turkey and veggie mixture and cook, for about 1 minute.

Step 7

Transfer the skillet from the heat and carefully drain the excess grease.

Step 8

Still away from the heat, stir the beans, tomatoes, water, rice, olives, chili powder, and salt into the turkey and veggie mixture.

Step 9

Transfer the turkey and veggie mixture into the prepared baking dish.

Step 10

Bake, covered, until the rice is tender, about 50-55 minutes.

Step 11

Carefully discard the foil and sprinkle the casserole with the cheese.

Step 12

Bake, uncovered, until the cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.

Step 13

Slice and serve.