Beef / Pork

Southwestern Casserole (slight variation to Taste of Home's recipe) is for Dinner.

Southwestern Casserole (slight variation to Taste of Home's recipe) takes 15 minutes to prepare.

Southwestern Casserole (slight variation to Taste of Home's recipe) takes 30 minutes to cook.

Southwestern Casserole (slight variation to Taste of Home's recipe) makes 12 servings.

The ingredients for Southwestern Casserole (slight variation to Taste of Home's recipe) are:

8 oz of elbow (whole wheat)
1.5 pounds of Ground Turkey
.5 cup of onions (I use the white onion)
2 garlic cloves (minced)
1 can of diced tomatoes, undrained
1 pound of my leftover 15 bean soup (check out MAKEOVER 15 Bean Soup by MAMATWOGIRLS)
1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
1 can (4 oz) of chopped green chilies, drained
1 tsp chili powder
.5 tsp of ground cumin
2 cups of Monterey Jack Cheese

Here is how you make Southwestern Casserole (slight variation to Taste of Home's recipe):

1. Cook Macaroni to pkg directions.Meanwhile, in skillet, cook the trueky onion and garlic over med heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in tomatoes, beans, tomato paste, chilies and seasonings. Bring to boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 min. Drain Macaroni; stir into beef mixture.2. Transfer to 2 greased 2-qt baking dishes. Top w/ cheese. Cover and bake at 375 for 30 min. Uncover; bake 10 min longer or until bubbly and heated through. Serve one casserole. Cool the second casserole; cover and freeze for up to 3 months.3. To use frozen casserole: Thaw in fridge for 8 hrs. Remove from fridge 30 min before baking. Cover and bake at 375 for 20-25 min or until heated through.Serving Size:?Makes 2 casseroles (6 servings each)

The nutritional information for Southwestern Casserole (slight variation to Taste of Home's recipe) is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 12
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 262.7

• Total Fat: 11.5 g
• Cholesterol: 58.8 mg
• Sodium: 385.5 mg
• Total Carbs: 19.6 g
• Dietary Fiber: 5.2 g
• Protein: 20.9 g