INGREDIENTS:
1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef or turkey
1 Low sodium taco seasoning mix
1 (16 ounce) can FF refried beans
16 ounces salsa
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese

DIRECTIONS:
1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (160 degrees C).
2. In a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat, brown ground beef, and drain fat. Mix in dry taco seasoning.
3. Spoon browned meat into a 9x13 inch glass baking dish. Spoon a layer of refried beans over meat, then salsa. Top with shredded cheese.
4. Bake about 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven.

Sounds yummy... thanks!!!

Yum .... yum, yum, yum! This is exactly what I want on a cool almost-autumn rainy day.

Pearl - I took the liberty of sending your recipe to the LA Chef because it looked so yummy. Here's their makeover:
Taco Bake


1 pound lean ground turkey breast
2 Tbsp. chili powder
2 tsp. ground cumin
2 tsp. paprika
2 tsp. garlic
1 (16 oz) can fat free refried beans
1 (16 oz) jar salsa
1 cup shredded reduced fat cheese(Monterey Jack with Cheddar as available)

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
In a large, heavy skillet brown ground turkey breast over medium heat. Drain off any excess fat. Mix in spices. Place browned meat in a ( 9 x 13”) glass baking dish. Layer refried beans over meat. Spread salsa over beans. Top with shredded cheese. Bake uncovered for approximately 20 to 25 minutes.

Makes: 8 servings

Serving size: 1/8th of recipe

LA Exchange: 1/ 2 Protein, 1 Starch, 1 Condiment[

Please remember to use this recipe in moderation while in your weight loss program for continued success.

My husband his mexican...and making mexican food was for dinner at least twice a week! This will help, thanks for sharing. It's going to be super hard to not slap that on a tortilla!!

I plan to make mexican rice soon and change up the ingredients to make it more healthy....i just hope the family approves!

[QUOTE=bizlawchik;1455010]Pearl - I took the liberty of sending your recipe to the LA Chef because it looked so yummy. Here's their makeover:
Taco Bake


Hello,

could you tell me what LA Chef is and if anyone can submit a recipe for a makeover with the exchanges. thanks

That looks really good. I am not on the plan but it will fit well into my own plan so I will try it.

Thats funny, I was thinking about making something like that for dinner. But instead of the beans I was going to put a "crust" down made from shredded zuccini with egg and cheese. I bake that part first then put the rest on and bake until bubbly. I'll add black beans in with the meat.

Love this recipe!

Brings back memories! ��