Description
A delicious and satisfying dish packed with protein and flavor, perfect for a healthy meal option or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey or lean ground beef (93% lean or higher)
- 1 cup cooked brown rice or quinoa
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 ounces)
- 1 cup black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheese (optional)
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground turkey or ground beef until browned; drain excess fat.
- Stir in the diced bell pepper, cooked rice or quinoa, diced tomatoes, black beans, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until heated through.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and sprinkle with cheese if using.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
Use lean meat for a healthier dish. Feel free to alter the seasonings and add more vegetables to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg