Makes:
8 servings
Utensil:
2 Qt./1.8L Sauce Pan with Cover
12" Electric Oil Core Skillet
Contributed By:
Cathy Vogt
Certified Health Coach & Natural Foods Chef
Ingredients
Recipe Description:
Use leftover roasted turkey or chicken for this simple, family friendly one skillet meal. Southwestern spices, beans and cheesy corn meal topping make this dish a crowd pleaser, easy enough for a weeknight meal.
1
medium
onion, strung, use Cone #2
2
cloves
garlic, shredded, use Cone #1
1
each
sweet pepper, red or green, small dice
2
tsp
chili powder
(5
g)
2
tsp
cumin, ground
(5
g)
1
tsp
oregano, dry
1
tsp
natural salt
(6
g)
4
oz
diced green chili, drained
(113
g)
15
oz
pinto beans, cooked, drained
(425
g)
3
cups
leftover turkey or chicken, shredded or diced
(453
g)
2
cups
diced tomato with juices
(360
g)
1
cup
polenta
(160
g)
2
cups
chicken stock
(475
ml)
1⁄2
tsp
natural salt
(3
g)
1 1⁄2
cup
cheddar or jack cheese, shredded, use Cone #2
Optional: fresh cilantro, guacamole or sour cream
Directions:
- Preheat electric oil core skillet to 375°F / 190°C degree.
- Sauté onion, garlic and peppers for 3-4 minutes, add chili powder, cumin, oregano and salt.
- Add diced green chilies, pinto beans, diced turkey and tomato with juices, stir.
- Pour chicken stock and salt in 2 quart sauce pan, bring stock to a boil. Slowly pour in polenta and stir to combine with whisk. Place lid on sauce pan and turn heat to low.
- Cook polenta for 5-10 minutes, until it is thick. Turn off heat and remove polenta from stove. Add 1 cup of shredded cheese to polenta and stir to combine.
- Place table spoons of polenta on top of turkey, bean filling- (it will be very thick) in electric skillet to cover top of filling. Use a spatula to smooth polenta to cover filling. Sprinkle remaining ½ cup of cheese on top.
- Place cover on skillet and turn heat to 180°F / 80°C, cook for 50 minutes until filling is cooked and polenta is set.
- Serve tamale casserole as is or top with your choice of, salsa, scallions, chopped cilantro, guacamole or sour cream.
Tips:
- Omit beans.
- Add in leftover roasted sweet potato cut in medium dice.
- Add in extra vegetables; zucchini, corn or diced butternut squash.
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