Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 (1 oz) packet of taco seasoning
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and well-drained
- 1 (15 oz) can corn, well-drained
- 2 cups full-fat cottage cheese
- 1 cup thick salsa or picante sauce
- 2 cups shredded cheddar or taco-blend cheese
- 1 cup crushed tortilla chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef with the onion. Drain all of the fat.
- Stir in the taco seasoning (and any water the packet calls for, letting it cook off). Remove from heat.
- In a large bowl, combine the cottage cheese, salsa, 1 cup of the shredded cheese, the drained black beans, and the drained corn.
- Layer: Spread the cooked meat mixture in the bottom of the dish. Top evenly with the cottage cheese mixture.
- Bake, uncovered, for 25 minutes.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of cheese and the crushed tortilla chips on top. Bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, until the cheese is melted.
Notes
- Drain all moisture sources thoroughly to avoid a soggy casserole.
- Add crushed tortilla chips in the last 5 minutes of baking for a crispy topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
- Diet: Low Lactose
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg