Easy Taco Casserole

By mrsjorn

2" x 4" rectangle per serving

BASIC NUTRITIONAL VALUES
calories 200, total fat 5gm, cholesterol 30mg, sodium 550mg, total carb 25gm, dietary fiber 5gm, sugars 4gm, protein 15gm

Ingredients

• 10 oz 95% lean ground beef
• 15 oz can red beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup salsa, your choice of heat
• 1/2 cup fat free mayonnaise
• 2 tsp chili powder
• 2 cups crushed baked low fat tortilla chips, divided
• 3/4 cup shredded reduced fat colby cheese, divided
• 3 medium tomatoes, chopped
• 3 cups shredded lettuce

Preparation

Step 1

1. Brown beef in non stick skillet, stirring often with wooden spoon to break up clumps. Keep stirring and cooking until pink disapears.
2. Combine beef, beans, salsa, mayonnaise, and chili powder in skillet. Mix well.
3. In greased 8 x 8 baking dish, layer in half of meat mixture, topped by half of chips.
4. Repeat layers of meat mixture, followed by remaining chips.
5. Bake uncovered at 350 for 20-25 minutes or until heated through.
6. Five minutes before end of baking time, top with remaining cheese.
7. Just before serving, top with tomato and lettuce.