Taco Casserole

Taco Casserole

Yield: 6 servings

Serving Size: 1 cup cooked

Calories per serving: 419

Fat per serving: 13 g

Ingredients

  • 1 pkg Meal Starter Mix
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 package low sodium taco seasoning
  • 1/2 C shredded mozzarella (low-moisture, part-skim)
  • 2 tomatoes
  • 1 avocado
  • 1 can tomatoes with green chilies
  • 1 C mozzarella shredded cheese (low-moisture, part-skim)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly oil a 10-inch round baking dish.
  2. Cook Meal Starter Mix according to package directions.
  3. While Meal Starter Mix is cooking, heat a 10-inch non-stick skillet over medium heat. Cook ground beef, breaking up chunks, until browned throughout, about 10 minutes. Drain off fat.
  4. Stir in tomatoes, taco seasoning, and water and bring to a low simmer; simmer about 5 minutes.
  5. Stir together ground beef mixture, casserole and 1/4 cup cheese. Spread into prepared baking dish.
  6. Top with remaining cheese and bake until cheese is melted and bubbly, about 10 to 15 minutes.
  7. Serve with your favorite toppings such as chopped tomatoes or avocado slices, if desired.

Notes

Saturated Fat: 4 g

Trans Fat: 0 g

Cholesterol: 49 mg

Sodium: 1006 mg

Potassium: 813 mg

Carbohydrates: 48 g

Dietary Fiber: 3 g

Sugars: 5 g

Protein: 28 g

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