Tex-Mex Casserole

By mrsjorn

BASIC NUTRITIONAL VALUES: calories 185, total fat 5gm, cholesterol 30mg, sodium 400mg, total carb 23gm, dietary fiber 3gm, sugars 3gm, protein 14gm

Ingredients

• 12 oz 95% lean ground beef
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 envelope dry taco seasoning
• 1/2 cup water
• 4 cups frozen, cubed hash brown potatoes, or your own cooked and cubed potatoes
• 10 oz pkg frozen corn
• 3/4 cup reduced fat shredded mexican cheese, divided
• garnishes: salsa, sour cream, shredded lettuce, nacho cheese chips

Details

Servings 8
Preparation time 35mins
Cooking time 70mins

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a non stick skillet, brown meat with peppers and onions. Stir frequently to break up clumps, until meat is no longer pink.
2. Stir in taco seasoning and water.
3. Add potatoes, corn and 2 cups cheese. Mix together well
4. Pour into greased 9 x 13 baking dish.
5. Bake at 350 for 20 minutes, covered
6. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
7. Stir. Sprinkle with remaining cheese
8. Bake 15 minutes uncovered
9. Serve with bowls of garnishes