Fiesta Beef and Bean Taco Bake

By charlotteh371

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb 90% lean grass fed beef
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp dried oregano
• 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper
• 1 15oz can low sodium black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 15 oz can whole kernel corn, drained and rinsed
• 1 10 oz can diced tomatoes with green chilis, drained
• 3 8 inch multi grain tortillas, cut or torn into 1 1/2 to 2 inch pieces
• 1 cup 2% fat shredded Colby and Monterey jack cheese, divided.
• 1 avocado, peeled, seeded and diced

Preparation

Step 1

preheat the oven to 375 degrees. in a large ovenproof skillet, over medium high heat, cook beef and onion until beef is browned and onion is tender, about 8 mins. reduce heat to medium-low and add in chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt and black pepper. Stir to coat beef and onion with spices.

Add beans, corn and tomatoes; mix well. Add tortilla pieces and 1/2 cup cheese, mixing well. Sprinkle remaining cheese over the top.

Transfer skillet to oven and bake for 15 to 20 mins or until cheese is melted and corners of tortilla pieces are starting to brown.

Remove from the oven and sprinkle with diced avocado.