Prep time: 15-20 minutes

Cook time: 55 minutes

Materials:

• 2 cups white rice (uncooked)
• 1 lb. ground turkey
• 1 onion chopped
• 1 pepper chopped
• 2 1/2 cups chicken stock
• 28 oz. tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes
• 2 tbsp. unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp. paprika (separated)
• 2 tbsp. garlic powder (separated)
• 2 tsp marjoram (separated)
• 1 tsp parsley
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup mild cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese
• 2 tbsp. olive oil

Process:

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees and grease a casserole dish with some neutral oil. Set aside.
2. In a skillet add in your olive oil. Keeping the heat on medium high let the oil heat up until glossy.
3. Add in the ground turkey and cook breaking the meat up with a wooden spoon.
4. Once fully cooked season with salt, pepper, 1 tbsp. paprika, 1 tsp marjoram, and 1 tbsp. garlic powder. Mix well to incorporate and set aside.
5. In a medium sized sauce pan add in the chicken stock, tomato sauce, unsalted butter, 1 tbsp. paprika, 1 tbsp. garlic powder, 1 tsp marjoram, parsley, salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer and remove from heat.
6. Grab your prepared pan and place the onion and pepper down evenly.
7. Top with your ground turkey and finish off with the white rice.
8. Pour the tomato mixture over the rice.
9. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 45-50 minutes.
10. After 50 minutes remove the aluminum foil and top with cheddar cheese.
11. Bake for an additional 5-10 minutes.
12. Remove from the oven and let sit for 5-10 minutes.
13. Plate and ENJOY!