This southwestern dish is the perfect way to warm up during the cold weather.

Ingredients:

1 Tablespoon olive oil

½ cup finely diced onion

1 cup finely diced red bell pepper

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 pound ground turkey

1 teaspoon kosher salt

¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

1 teaspoon chili powder

½ teaspoon cumin

¼ teaspoon chili powder

1 teaspoon dried cilantro

1 10 ounce can Original Rotel, can sub mild Rotel if you don't want spicy

1 4 ounce can mild diced green chiles

1 14 ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained

1 cup frozen or canned corn

2 cups cooked rice

1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided

Chopped scallions (for garnish)

lime juice

Tortilla chips (for garnish)

Instructions:

Heat oil in large skillet over medium high heat.

Saute onion and bell pepper for 2-3 minutes to soften, stirring frequently.

Add garlic and saute for 30 more seconds until fragrant.

Add ground turkey and sauté to brown, breaking it up. About 5 minutes.

Once browned , drain if needed. Add chili powder, cumin, chipotle powder, salt, black pepper, and dried cilantro. Cook 2 minutes.

Add Rotel, diced chiles, black beans, corn, cooked rice and ½ cup shredded cheddar. Stir and cook 2 minutes to combine and heat through.

Top with remaining shredded cheddar, cover and turn off heat. Melt for 5 minutes and serve. Garnish with crushed tortilla chips, chopped scallions and a squeeze of lime juice.