Description
Take taco Tuesday to the next level with this delicious One Pot Cheesy Turkey Taco Chili Mac recipe! Combining all of your favorite Mexican flavors in one easy dish, it’s a winning dinner idea that’ll have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 pounds 93% Lean Ground Turkey
- 1 1/2 tsps Garlic Powder
- 1 1/2 tsps Cumin
- 1 tsp Kosher Salt
- 1 1/2 tsps Chili Powder
- 1 1/2 tsps Paprika
- 1/2 tsp Oregano
- 1 Medium Onion (chopped)
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 Red Bell Pepper (chopped)
- 10 oz Rotel Tomatoes With Green Chilies
- 14 oz Red Kidney Beans (drained)
- 14 oz Pinto Beans (drained)
- 8 ozs Tomato Sauce
- 1/2 can Fat Free Refried Beans
- 16 oz Reduced Sodium Chicken Broth
- 1 3/4 cups Water
- 8 ozs Pasta Shells, or any dry whole wheat pasta (or plain)
- 3/4 cup Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
- 2 tbsps Fresh Cilantro (chopped)
Instructions
- Heat a large Dutch oven or pot with a fitted lid over medium-high heat and spray with oil, brown the turkey breaking it up with a wooden spoon as it cooks.
- When cooked through, add the onions, garlic, red pepper and seasonings; cook 2-3 minutes.
- Add the canned tomatoes, beans, tomato sauce, refried beans, chicken broth and water.
- Bring to a boil, cover and simmer about 15 minutes.
- Stir in the uncooked pasta and simmer uncovered over medium heat until al dente, about 6 minutes or according to package directions.
- Remove the pot from heat and top with the cheese, cover and let sit for about 2-3 minutes, until the cheese melts.
- Serve garnished with fresh cilantro
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
