Taco Casserole

Recipe Ingredients

8 oz	227g	Ground beef round
8 oz	227g	Ground turkey breast
1 oz	28g	Onion - finely chopped (large)
1		Garlic clove - minced
2		Reduced-sodium tomato sauce - (15 oz ea)
2		No-salt-added kidney beans - (15 oz ea)
		Rinsed and drained
2 tablespoons	30ml	Canned diced green chili peppers
1 tablespoon	15ml	Chili powder
1 teaspoon	5ml	Ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon	1.3ml	Salt (optional)
1/4 teaspoon	1.3ml	Freshly-ground black pepper
1		Corn tortillas 6" dia - (9 oz)
4 oz	113g	Finely-shredded reduced-fat sharp Cheddar
		Cheese
2 1/2 cups	592ml	Shredded lettuce
2 cups	125g / 4.4oz	Tomatoes - chopped (large)

Recipe Instructions

Lightly coat a 13- by 9-inch baking pan with no-stick spray and set aside.

Place the beef, turkey, onions and garlic in a large no-stick skillet. Cook over medium-high heat, breaking up the meat with a spoon, until the meat is browned and the vegetables are tender. Drain the mixture in a strainer or colander, then transfer it to a large plate lined with paper towels, then return it to the skillet.

Stir in the tomato sauce, beans, chili peppers, chili powder, cumin, salt (if using) and black pepper.

Spread half of the mixture in the prepared baking pan. Place the tortillas on top, overlapping them to cover the entire surface. Top with the remaining meat mixture.

Bake at 375 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly. Sprinkle with the cheese and bake for 2 to 3 minutes more to melt the cheese. Serve topped with the lettuce and tomatoes.

This recipe yields 8 servings.

Comments; We took all the wonderful flavors found in tacos and put them into a one-dish entree. It's special enough for a party or potluck affair, but it's easy enough for a weekday dinner.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 290; Fat: 5.6 grams (17% of calories); Saturated fat: 1.7 grams; Cholesterol: 30 milligrams; Sodium: 536 milligrams; Fiber 6 grams.

Source:
Prevention's Recipe Archive at http://www.prevention.com/cooking

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