Craving comfort food without the guilt? Dive into a delicious Mexican Casserole that’s packed with flavor, loaded with wholesome ingredients, and only 6.5 Weight Watcher Points per serving! Perfect for satisfying your cravings while staying on track with your health goals.
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Serves: 6
Weight Watchers Points: 6.5 per serving
Ingredients
- 1 lb extra-lean ground beef (drained or rinsed)
- ½ cup chopped onion
- ¼ cup canned jalapeño slices, chopped
- 1 cup fresh tomatoes, chopped (or 15 oz canned diced tomatoes)
- 1 (15 oz) can kernel corn, drained
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (1.25 oz) package taco seasoning mix
- 8 corn tortillas
- ¾ cup nonfat sour cream
- ⅓ cup reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend, shredded
- ⅓ bunch fresh cilantro, chopped (adjust to taste)
Directions
- Cook Beef & Onions: In a large skillet, brown ground beef and onions over medium heat for 10–12 minutes, stirring often. Drain fat, rinse with warm water (if desired), and return to skillet.
- Add Veggies & Seasoning: Stir in corn, black beans, tomatoes, jalapeños, and taco seasoning. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Assemble Casserole:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 12×8-inch (2-quart) baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Cut tortillas in half. Layer 8 halves in the dish, overlapping slightly.
- Spread half the beef mixture over tortillas, then dollop sour cream evenly on top.
- Add remaining tortilla halves and beef mixture. (Option: Cover with foil and freeze at this stage.)
- Bake:
- If frozen, thaw overnight. Bake at 350°F for 25 minutes.
- Remove from oven, sprinkle with cheese, cover, and let sit 5 minutes until melted.
- Serve: Garnish with cilantro and optional toppings like lettuce, salsa, or olives.
Notes
- Make-Ahead: Freeze before baking (Step 3). Thaw before cooking.
- Lighter Twist: Rinsing beef reduces fat; nonfat sour cream and reduced-fat cheese cut calories.
Enjoy your healthier taco bake! Let me know if you’d like any adjustments. 😊
