30 Minute Light Taco Casserole Recipe
This Light Taco Casserole is your favorite Mexican dish made a little healthier! It comes together in less than 30 minutes and is perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Serving9
Ingredients
- ½ Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound extra lean ground beef, (or ground turkey)
- 3 Tablespoons taco seasoning mix
- 15 ounces black beans, 1 can, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup salsa
- 13 ounces tortilla chips, 1 bag, divided
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tomatoes, diced, optional topping
- ½ cup fat free sour cream, optional topping
- 1 cup shredded lettuce, optional topping
Equipment
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a large skillet, heat oil and add onion and garlic - saute for about 5 minutes until soft. Add meat and taco seasoning, cooking until meat is browned. Rinse and drain grease from the meat. Add beans and salsa. Mix well and cook to thicken.
- Line the bottom of a 9 x 13 inch baking dish with about 25 tortilla chips. Gently press down the chips to break into bite-sized pieces. Spread the meat mixture over the chips. Top with cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 15-20 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbling.
- Top with favorite optional toppings, and serve with remaining tortilla chips.
Notes
SIDE DISHES TO SERVE WITH LIGHT TACO CASSEROLE:
- Slow Cooker Refried Beans
- Mexican Salsa Rice
- Individual 7 Layer Dip Cups
- Mexicorn
- Mexican Street Corn Salad
Nutrition
Calories: 471 kcal · Carbohydrates: 45 g · Protein: 26 g · Fat: 22 g · Saturated Fat: 8 g · Trans Fat: 1 g · Cholesterol: 59 mg · Sodium: 654 mg · Potassium: 650 mg · Fiber: 8 g · Sugar: 3 g · Vitamin A: 773 IU · Vitamin C: 6 mg · Calcium: 302 mg · Iron: 4 mg