30-Minute Healthy Taco Casserole
- Preparing Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Served Person: 6
- 1 cup your favorite salsa
- 1 lb 93% lean ground beef
- 2 cups cooked brown rice (or white rice)
- 1.25 oz (2 1/2 tb) taco seasoning (i use this easy homemad
- 1 (15 oz) can fat-free refried beans
- 1 1/2 cup low-fat sharp cheddar or cheddar jack cheese
- 1 (2 1/3 oz) can sliced black olives drained
- 2/3 ups corn chips (optional)
- garnishes: chopped green onions diced avocado, or diced tomato.
- Carbohydrate 0 g
- Cholesterol 46.8712115666667 mg
- Fat 3.77993641666667 g
- Fiber 0 g
- Protein 16.1856877361667 g
- Saturated Fat 1.7009713875 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (82g)
- Sodium 49.8951607 mg
- Sugar 0 g
- Trans Fat 0.2585476509 g
- Calories 104 calories
In a large nonstick skillet, add ground beef, taco seasoning, and 3 TB water. Stir together to incorporate. Brown until cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside.In an 8x8 baking dish, layer cooked rice on the bottom of dish. In a microwavable bowl, combine refried beans and salsa. Microwave until hot, about 2 minutes. Stir and layer mixture over the rice.Layer browned beef mixture over the beans/salsa. Sprinkle half of the cheese over the beef, followed by all the chips (if using) and top with remaining cheese and black olives. Bake 10 minutes at 350F or just until cheese is melted.Garnish with green onions, avocados, or tomatoes. Serve warm.Note: This dish can be lightened up even more by using just 1 cup of low-fat cheese and omitting the corn chips.
