Healthy Easy Taco Casserole
Does your family love a good taco casserole recipe? This healthy easy taco casserole has just 7 ingredients and is made in one skillet. Perfect if your looking for a quick weeknight dinner idea or a healthy meal prep recipe?
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb. lean ground beef or turkey
- 2 tbsp. taco seasoning
- 1 10 oz. can, Rotel tomatoes, with the liquid
- 1 15.5 oz. can, black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 10 oz. pkg., frozen riced cauliflower
- 1 Tbsp. hot sauce optional
- 1 c. shredded cheese cheddar or Mexican blend
Instructions
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef or turkey over medium high heat. Drain off any excess grease. To the browned meat, add the Rotel (with the liquid) and the taco seasoning. Check out my recipe for homemade taco seasoning.
- Heat meat, seasoning and tomatoes over medium heat until it comes to a simmer, approximately 2-3 minutes. While meat is heating, defrost the cauliflower rice in the microwave for 2-3 minutes, or according to package directions.
- To the meat mixture in skillet, add the defrosted cauliflower rice, rinsed black beans and optional hot sauce. Stir together and continue to heat over medium heat for 2-3 more minutes.
- To the top of the casserole, sprinkle on the shredded cheese. Turn off the heat and add a lid to the casserole. The cheese will melt within a couple minutes.
- Serve with your favorite taco toppings.
Notes
Leftovers will keep in an airtight container for up to 7 days, refrigerated.
Meal Prep Instructions: prepare recipe as directed. Add 1 1/2 cups (serving size) to a meal prep container. Let the casserole cool to room temperature. Seal with lid and refrigerate until ready to eat.
Nutrition
Serving: 11/2 cupsCalories: 348kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 35gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 107mgSodium: 694mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1g
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!