Turkey Tortilla Casserole

* Exported from MasterCook *

Turkey Tortilla Casserole

Recipe By : Reader's Digest Live Longer Cookbook
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:20
Categories : Mexican Casseroles

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 tbsp olive oil
1 med onion -- chopped
1 lg green pepper -- chopped
1/4 tsp salt
1 1/4 c mushrooms -- sliced
1 1/4 lbs turkey -- ground
1 tbsp cumin
1 tbsp coriander
1 tbsp chili powder
1 can stewed tomatoes -- (28 oz)
3 cloves garlic -- minced
8 corn tortillas
1 c Monterey jack cheese -- shredded

Preheat oven at 400. Prepare a 13 x 9 x 2" baking pan with cooking spray.
In a skillet, heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil over moderate heat. Add onion,
green pepper, and 1/8 teaspoon of salt and cook, stirring occasionally,
for 3 minutes or until slightly softened. Add mushrooms and cook,
stirring occasionally, 3 minutes more or until all vegetables are tender.
Add turkey to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes
or until no longer pink. Stir in cumin, coriander, chili powder, and
remaining 1/8 teaspoon of salt and cook the mixture, stirring constantly,
for 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes and garlic and bring mixture to a simmer.
Spread just enough turkey mixture to cover the bottom of the prepared
baking pan. Cover turkey with 4 tortillas, then top with half of the
remaining turkey mixture; sprinkle with half the cheese,. Top with
remaining tortillas, turkey mixture, and cheese. Bake for 25 minutes or
until bubbling and lightly browned.





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