Monday, June 14, 2010

Easy Taco Casserole

Dinner on Day One
Easy Taco Casserole
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1 1/2 lb. lean ground turkey
1 large diced onion
2 pkgs. taco seasoning
1 1/2 c. water
Minced garlic (to taste)
2 (16 oz.) cans fat free refried beans
1 (8 oz.) jar taco sauce
1/2 cup salsa
about 70 tortilla chips
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 (16 oz.) can diced tomatoes

Preheat oven to 400'. Brown turkey, garlic, and onion, drain and add taco seasoning and water. Simmer for 10 minutes. Add in canned tomatoes and set aside.

In medium bowl, mix beans, taco sauce, and salsa. In 9x13 baking dish, layer half of bean mixture,

then half of turkey mixture, half of chips (crushed), and 1 cup cheese. .

Top with remaining bean mixture and beef mixture

Bake at 400' for 20 minutes. Remove from oven; top with remaining whole tortilla chips and cheese. Return to oven; bake and additional 3 to 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Serve with sour cream and salsa on top.
Makes 8 servings

Calories: 440
Fat grams: 17
A 9 point meal if you're doing Weight Watchers.

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