Low Fat Taco Casserole Recipe

Name: Low Fat Taco Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground turkey; 1 small onion (chopped); 1 cup ortega thick and smooth taco sauce; 3/4 cup water; 1 (4 ounce) can chilies, drained; 1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix (I prefer Ortega); 12 hard taco shells (broken, divided in half); 1/2 cup shredded low-fat cheddar cheese (I prefer Kraft) or 1/2 cup fat-free cheddar cheese (I prefer Kraft); 1/2 cup shredded low fat sharp cheddar cheese (I prefer Kraft) or 1/2 cup fat free sharp cheddar cheese (I prefer Kraft); 1 1 cup fat free monterey jack cheese (I prefer Kraft) or 1 cup colby mix cheese (I prefer Kraft); 1 small tomatoes, chopped (for garnish) (optional); 1/2 cup sliced green onion (for garnish) (optional); 1 teaspoon low-fat sour cream (optional) or 1 teaspoon fat free sour cream (optional); 1/4 cup sliced or diced jalapeno pepper (optional); 1/2 cup orange bell pepper (for color) (optional)

Servings: persons

1 lb ground turkey
1 small onion (chopped)
1 cup ortega thick and smooth taco sauce
3/4 cup water
1 (4 ounce) can chilies, drained
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix (I prefer Ortega)
12 hard taco shells (broken, divided in half)
1/2 cup shredded low-fat cheddar cheese (I prefer Kraft) or 1/2 cup fat-free cheddar cheese (I prefer Kraft)
1/2 cup shredded low fat sharp cheddar cheese (I prefer Kraft) or 1/2 cup fat free sharp cheddar cheese (I prefer Kraft)
1 1 cup fat free monterey jack cheese (I prefer Kraft) or 1 cup colby mix cheese (I prefer Kraft)
1 small tomatoes, chopped (for garnish) (optional)
1/2 cup sliced green onion (for garnish) (optional)
1 teaspoon low-fat sour cream (optional) or 1 teaspoon fat free sour cream (optional)
1/4 cup sliced or diced jalapeno pepper (optional)
1/2 cup orange bell pepper (for color) (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 375u00b0F.
2
Grease 11x7 inch baking dish.
3
Brown turkey and chopped onion in frying pan.
4
Drain and return to pan.
5
Add water, taco sauce, taco seasoning,and chiles. Stir.
6
Simmer for 4-5 minutes.
7
In greased baking dish, layer half of the taco shells in the bottom.
8
Layer half of the meat on top of shells.
9
Sprinkle the mild and sharp cheddar cheese over meat layer.
10
Layer remainder of taco shells over the cheese.
11
Layer remainder of meat on top of shells.
12
Sprinkle Monterey/Colby mix on top.
13
Arrange tomatoes, green onions, and orange pepper on top.
14
Bake for 20-25 minutes, until bubbly and cheese is melted.
15
Remove from oven.
16
Serve with jalapenos and sour cream.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground turkey, 1 small onion (chopped), 1 cup ortega thick and smooth taco sauce, 3/4 cup water, and more.

Yes, Low Fat Taco Casserole falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Low Fat Taco Casserole

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