Turkey Tamale Casserole Recipe

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Turkey Tamale Casserole
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  1. Crumble turkey into a large skillet over medium high heat and cook until almost all the pink is gone, about 4-5 minutes.
  2. Add green bell pepper, onion, green chili, tomatillos and cilantro and cook until softened
  3. Add taco seasoning mix, chili powder, cumin, oregano, paprika, salt and pepper.
  4. Reduce heat to low and allow to simmer, shutting off burner after 10 minutes.
  5. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  6. Meanwhile, in a medium mixing bowl beat vegetable shortening on low speed until fluffy.
  7. In a separate mixing bowl whisk masa harina flour, salt, sugar and baking powder.
  8. Add chicken broth and mix with your hands until thoroughly combined.
  9. Beat flour mixture into vegetable shortening until the dough is combined. It may still have a few lumps, but that's normal.
  10. In a round casserole dish spread half of the masa harina dough in the bottom.
  11. Layer turkey filling mixture on top of that and sprinkle with monterey jack cheese.
  12. Top with remainder of masa harina dough.
  13. Place casserole dish in 9 x 13 baking dish and fill with water 1/2 way up the casserole dish.
  14. Cover with foil and bake for 55 minutes.
  15. Remove foil and turn oven temperature up to 425 degrees Fahrenheit and bake for an additional 10 minutes until top of crust just starts to turn golden brown.
  16. Remove from oven and garnish with monterey jack cheese and torn cilantro.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 542.25 Kcal (2270 kJ)
Calories from fat 294.56 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 32.73g 50%
Cholesterol 72.67mg 24%
Sodium 1657.87mg 69%
Potassium 765.97mg 16%
Total Carbs 38.55g 13%
Sugars 3.06g 12%
Dietary Fiber 4.35g 17%
Protein 22.07g 44%
Vitamin C 45.4mg 76%
Vitamin A 0.6mg 22%
Iron 10.6mg 59%
Calcium 202.3mg 20%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 154.43 Kcal (647 kJ)
Calories from fat 83.89 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.32g 50%
Cholesterol 20.7mg 24%
Sodium 472.17mg 69%
Potassium 218.15mg 16%
Total Carbs 10.98g 13%
Sugars 0.87g 12%
Dietary Fiber 1.24g 17%
Protein 6.29g 44%
Vitamin C 12.9mg 76%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 22%
Iron 3mg 59%
Calcium 57.6mg 20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 12.8
    Points
  • 14
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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