Ingredients
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 pound ground turkey or ground chicken or lean ground beef
1 medium yellow onion
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
3 cloves garlic minced (about 1 tablespoon)
12 ounces frozen chopped spinach thawed with as much water squeezed out as possible
1 red bell pepper cored and diced
1 green bell peppers cored and diced
2 cups water
1 can 15-ounces fire roasted diced tomatoes in their juices
1 8-ounce can no salt added tomato sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 cup uncooked brown rice rinsed and drained
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup shredded pepper jack cheese use Monterey jack or mozzarella for a more mild flavor; or swap in additional cheddar
For serving: chopped fresh cilantro or parsley; Greek yogurt
Instructions
In a Dutch oven or similar deep, sturdy pot, heat the oil over medium high. Add the turkey and onion. With a wooden spoon or spatula, break the meat into small pieces. Cook and stir until it is browned and fully cooked through and the onion is tender, about 7 minutes.
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