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A few weeks ago Cleopatra_Nik posted a recipe for what she calls a Taco Casserole, (She posted in the RNY Forum.)
I can say I made this tonight and I am in love with it.
My 5 and 8 yr olds went back for 2nds ( this never happens)
It is so flavorful and just hits the right spot.
Here is the recipe in case anyone else wants to try it!
Nik’s Taco Casserole
Ingredients:
1 lb. lean ground meat (whatever you use)
1 small zucchini, diced (I leave the skin on for extra fiber)
1 small yellow squash, diced (same deal)
1 small onion, diced
1 clove of garlic minced
1 envelop of taco seasoning mix
1 can black beans (I used the spicy kind), drained and rinsed
1 can fat-free refried beans
1 can tomatoes and chiles (or canned diced tomatoes if you don't like the heat)
2 c. shredded Mexican blend cheese (you can do reduced fat or regular but NOT fat free!)
Optional toppings:
Unflavored Greek yogurt
Salsa
Directions:
In a sprayed pan, sautee veggies with garli****il they are softened. Drain any excess liquid and transfer to a bowl.
Brown ground meat, drain and then transfer to the same bowl and mix with canned beans and tomatoes and chiles.
Mix in taco seasoning thoroughly and then transfer mixture to a 13x9 casserole dish.
Evenly spread out fat free refried beans on top (this may be easier if you heat them in a microwave safe bowl for a minute or so.
Top with cheese and then bake in a 350 oven for about 30 minutes or until the cheese is oozy, melty and slightly browned.
If you care about it looking like a casserole, let it cool for about 20 minutes before serving. If not, dig in!
My family members ate it with tortilla chips, my oldest son put it on a wrap, I ate it with a fork. I am definately making this again really soon!
I LOVE IT! Thank you Nik so much for this!
I want to add that this turned out to be rather soft, I would feel good recommending this to someone on mushy foods.
I can say I made this tonight and I am in love with it.
My 5 and 8 yr olds went back for 2nds ( this never happens)
It is so flavorful and just hits the right spot.
Here is the recipe in case anyone else wants to try it!
Nik’s Taco Casserole
Ingredients:
1 lb. lean ground meat (whatever you use)
1 small zucchini, diced (I leave the skin on for extra fiber)
1 small yellow squash, diced (same deal)
1 small onion, diced
1 clove of garlic minced
1 envelop of taco seasoning mix
1 can black beans (I used the spicy kind), drained and rinsed
1 can fat-free refried beans
1 can tomatoes and chiles (or canned diced tomatoes if you don't like the heat)
2 c. shredded Mexican blend cheese (you can do reduced fat or regular but NOT fat free!)
Optional toppings:
Unflavored Greek yogurt
Salsa
Directions:
In a sprayed pan, sautee veggies with garli****il they are softened. Drain any excess liquid and transfer to a bowl.
Brown ground meat, drain and then transfer to the same bowl and mix with canned beans and tomatoes and chiles.
Mix in taco seasoning thoroughly and then transfer mixture to a 13x9 casserole dish.
Evenly spread out fat free refried beans on top (this may be easier if you heat them in a microwave safe bowl for a minute or so.
Top with cheese and then bake in a 350 oven for about 30 minutes or until the cheese is oozy, melty and slightly browned.
If you care about it looking like a casserole, let it cool for about 20 minutes before serving. If not, dig in!
My family members ate it with tortilla chips, my oldest son put it on a wrap, I ate it with a fork. I am definately making this again really soon!
I LOVE IT! Thank you Nik so much for this!
I want to add that this turned out to be rather soft, I would feel good recommending this to someone on mushy foods.
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Sounds awesome! Thanks for posting it.
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on 10/13/10 9:38 am, edited 10/13/10 9:39 am
on 10/13/10 9:38 am, edited 10/13/10 9:39 am
why not fat free? Me thinks fat free cheese would be yummy with this ....personally this many carbs PLUS fats equal a HUGE fat pill for me without fat free cheese ......and super lean ground beef I have ground down from eye round myself too...
Ill tell U guys a secret - NOONE even notices its fat free if U dont TELL them ...i mean NOONE .... LOL
Ill tell U guys a secret - NOONE even notices its fat free if U dont TELL them ...i mean NOONE .... LOL
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