Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Ground Beef
- 1 can Black Beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup Salsa
- 1 cup Cottage Cheese
- 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- Taco Seasoning (to taste)
- Salt and Pepper (to taste)
- Optional Toppings (as desired: chopped green onions, cilantro, sour cream)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain any excess fat.
- Add the drained black beans, salsa, taco seasoning, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Stir to combine and heat through.
- Layer half of the beef mixture in a baking dish, followed by half of the cottage cheese and half of the shredded cheddar cheese.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining beef mixture, cottage cheese, and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with optional toppings if desired.
Notes
Use lean ground beef to reduce fat. Customize by adding vegetables or using lower-fat cheeses.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: High Protein
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: cottage cheese, taco casserole, ground beef, high protein, meal prep