Total Time: 35 minutes
Serves: 8
Nutrition Profile:
- Sesame-Free
- Nut-Free
- Soy-Free
- High-Protein
- Egg-Free
- Gluten-Free
Ingredients:
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 small green bell peppers, finely chopped
- 1 cup corn, fresh or thawed frozen
- 1 large red onion, finely chopped (divided)
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 cup sour cream (divided)
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1 1/2 tbsp salt-free taco seasoning mix
- 1 (15-oz) can no-salt-added black beans, rinsed
- 3 tbsp lime juice (divided)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground pepper
- 1/2 cup reduced-fat cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (divided)
- 2 (6-inch) corn tortillas, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 3 tbsp finely chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tbsp seeded and finely chopped jalapeño pepper
Directions:
1. Position the rack 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the broiler.
2. Heat the oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Add the bell peppers, corn, and 1 cup of onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened and the corn is browned in spots, about 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl.
4. Add the ground beef, cumin, and garlic powder to the pan. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring and breaking up the beef into small pieces with a wooden spoon, for about 1 minute.
5. Add 2 tablespoons of sour cream and cook, stirring to mix thoroughly, for about 1 minute. Stir often until the beef is browned, which takes about 5 to 7 minutes.
6. Stir in salsa and taco seasoning until combined.
7. Add the reserved bell pepper mixture, black beans, 2 tablespoons lime juice, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat and stir in cream cheese, 1/2 cup Cheddar, and the remaining 6 tablespoons of sour cream.
8. Top evenly with the remaining 1/2 cup Cheddar and tortilla pieces.
9. Broil until the cheese is melted and the tortilla pieces are slightly crispy, for about 4 minutes.
10. Meanwhile, combine cilantro, jalapeño, and the remaining 1/3 cup of onion, and 1 tablespoon lime juice in a small bowl.
11. Spoon the cilantro mixture over the casserole before serving.
Nutrition Information:
Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
Calories: 334
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Cholesterol: 68mg
Carbohydrates: 21g
Total Sugars: 5g
Added Sugars: 0g
Protein: 20g
Fiber: 5g
Sodium: 408mg
Potassium: 493mg
