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Cheesy ground beef taco casserole on a plate, garnished with a lemon wedge and fresh herbs.
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15 Delicious Casseroles Perfect For Winter

A Mexican-American classic with lean meat, beans, veggies, and cheese.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Taco Casserole
Author: Drizzle Me Skinny

Ingredients

  • 1 lb 450 g of lean ground beef (95% lean)
  • 1 packet 1 oz or approximately 28 g of low-sodium taco seasoning
  • 1 can 15 oz or approximately 425 g of pinto beans or black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup 150 g of sweet corn (you can use frozen or canned corn with no added sugar)
  • 1 cup 150 g of diced tomatoes
  • ½ cup 75 g of chopped onions
  • ½ cup 75 g of chopped bell peppers (you can use various colored peppers)
  • ½ cup 60 g of grated low-fat queso fresco
  • 2 whole wheat tortillas approximately 6-7 inches in diameter, cut into thin strips
  • ¼ cup 60 ml of low-fat Greek yogurt (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon of salt
  • 1 teaspoon of black pepper
  • Cooking spray for greasing the baking dish

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Lightly grease a suitable-sized baking dish. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the lean ground beef until thoroughly cooked and browned. Add the low-sodium taco seasoning, salt, and black pepper, and mix well. Then, remove from heat and drain any excess fat.
  • In a large bowl, combine the drained beans, corn, diced tomatoes, chopped onions, and bell peppers.
  • Add the cooked ground beef to the mixture of beans and vegetables and mix everything together.
  • In the greased baking dish, place a layer of the thin strips of whole wheat tortillas on the bottom. Pour half of the meat and vegetable mixture over the tortillas.
  • Sprinkle half of the grated low-fat queso fresco over the meat and vegetable mixture.
  • Add another layer of tortilla strips and top with the remaining meat and vegetable mixture.
  • Finish with a layer of grated low-fat queso fresco on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
  • Remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
  • Serve individual portions with a teaspoon of low-fat Greek yogurt on top as a dressing.

Notes

5 WW points per serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 250g | Calories: 316kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 8.4g | Saturated Fat: 3.8g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 464mg | Potassium: 747mg | Fiber: 8.9g | Sugar: 3.7g | Calcium: 126mg | Iron: 4.2mg