Light Taco Casserole

• Meat

  • 1 lb Ground beef or ground chicken, lean

• Produce

  • 1 (15 ounce can Black beans
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 Onion, small

• Condiments

  • 1 cup Salsa, chunky

• Baking & Spices

  • 2 tbsp Taco seasoning, low sodium

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 1/2 tbsp Olive oil

• Snacks

  • 24 Tortilla chips

• Dairy

  • 1 cup Cheddar cheese or mozzarella, low-fat

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Ingredients

• 24 Tortilla Chips
• 1/2 tablespoon Olive Oil
• 1 small Onion, chopped
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 pound extra-lean Ground Beef OR Ground Chicken
• 2 tablespoons low-sodium Taco Seasoning
• 1 (15 ounce) can Black Beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup chunky Salsa
• 1 cup low-fat Cheddar Cheese or Mozzarella, shredded

Directions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and saute for 5 minutes. Add in garlic, ground beef and taco seasoning. Cook and crumble beef until it’s browned. Stir in black beans and salsa. Cook another 5 minutes or until heated through. In a 9×13 baking dish, lay tortilla chips on the bottom. Gently press down on them to break them into bite-size pieces. Pour cooked meat mixture evenly over the top. Sprinkle evenly with shredded cheddar cheese. Bake, uncovered for 15-20 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly. Remove from oven, and let stand 5 minutes before slicing. Top with favorite toppings!