One of my favorite things about Fall is spending Sunday afternoons in the kitchen, cooking meals like this sweet and savory Turkey Cornbread Pie.
While yesterday may have been in the 80s in The Bronx, it is Fall in my heart. And my heart needed something that was going to stick my ribs.
I love love love Turkey Cornbread Pie. Everything about it makes me happy. It’s the perfect Sunday meal with family and friends. It’s my go-to meal and I know it will be yours too! Now, I am not a cook or food blogger (I eye ball most of my ingredients). But sometimes I make things and I am so pleased with myself that I feel the need to share.
The ingredients are simple and you may have most of things in your fridge and pantry right now. Here’s what you’ll need:
1 pack Ground Turkey (I buy Shady Brook Farms 93/7 Family Pack Lean Ground Turkey – it’s about 3lbs.)
2 boxes Cornbread/Muffin Mix (Yesterday I used Jiffy, but I’ve Betty Crocker too.)
Make sure you have the ingredients on hand to make the cornbread.
1 can of Goya Pinto Beans (drained and rinsed)
1 can of Diced Tomatoes (I used one with garlic)
1 package of Shredded Monterey Jack & Cheddar Cheese
1 Green Pepper – diced
1 Yellow Onion – diced
6 cloves of Garlic – minced (I love garlic so I use between 6 and 8 cloves)
Ground Cumin – a few sprinkles…I eyeball it
Cilantro – chopped (I just use a bunch because I love cilantro)
Olive Oil
Salt & Pepper to taste
And totally optional
1 pack of Sazon (I only use it because I’m Puerto Rican and we add Sazon to almost everything.)
Garlic Powder (Because I told you, I like garlic.)
Ready to cook? Okay…here we go!
On the Stove Top:
1. Get some olive oil in a pan (or skillet) and add Ground Turkey, Green Pepper, Onion and Garlic. Cook for about 8 – 12 minutes until turkey is cooked. DRAIN excess liquid! (Super important – I’ve forgotten to do this and it gets sloppy. It’s still good, just watery.)
2. Add your Diced Tomatoes and Pinto Beans. Season with Salt & Pepper and Cumin (about a 1-2 teaspoons – again, I eyeball it). Optional adds: Garlic Powder and 1 pack of Sazon. Stir and bring to a boil.
3. Now add your Shredded Cheese and Cilantro. Mix until it becomes a cheesy pan of happiness. [FYI: This is AMAZING with a dollop of sour cream and tortilla chips.]
At this point, everything should be completely cooked. Turn off heat and cover. We got some cornbread to make!
4. Make your cornbread according to the package instructions.
Into the Oven:
5. Pour that turkey goodness into a casserole dish. You can use a big one or 2 small ones. (I used 2 small ones). Leave room for cornbread mix.
6. Spread a thin layer of the cornbread mix over the turkey. Bake in the oven according to package instructions.
ENJOY!
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