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MAKEOVER NACHO BEEF BAKE

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This lightened-up version of a classic comfort food wipes out almost 100 calories and half the fat from the original recipe. You'll love it! -Carla Weeks, Independence, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup water
1 envelope reduced-sodium taco seasoning
2 tubes (8 ounces each) refrigerated reduced-fat crescent rolls
1 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
4 ounces baked nacho-flavored tortilla chips (about 2 cups), crushed
3 cups shredded lettuce
3 medium tomatoes, chopped

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the beans, water and taco seasoning; mash slightly. Cook and stir for 4-5 minutes or until heated through; set aside., Unroll crescent dough and press onto the bottom and up the sides of a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray; seal seams and perforations. Spoon beef mixture over dough. Spread sour cream over beef mixture; sprinkle with cheese and chips., Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 18-22 minutes or until cheese is melted. Top with lettuce and tomatoes. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 357 calories, Fat 15g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 728mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

MAKEOVER NACHO BEEF BAKE RECIPE

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Our Test Kitchen wiped out almost 100 calories and half the fat from Carla's original recipe, while salvaging its signature nacho chip topping and hearty beefy filling and incorporating a generous amount of veggies. You'll love it! Carla Weeks - Independence, IA

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds 90% Lean Ground Beef X 100% USDA Angus Beef With superior long-lasting flavor, 90% Lean Ground Beef is a smart choice for your family. Get Recipes >
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup water
1 envelope reduced-sodium taco seasoning
2 tubes (8 ounces each) refrigerated reduced-fat crescent rolls
1 cup (8 ounces) reduced-fat sour cream
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
4 ounces baked nacho-flavored tortilla chips (about 2 cups), crushed
3 cups shredded lettuce
3 medium tomatoes, chopped

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the beans, water and taco seasoning; mash slightly. Cook and stir for 4-5 minutes or until heated through; set aside.
Unroll crescent dough and press onto the bottom and up the sides of a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray; seal seams and perforations. Spoon beef mixture over dough. Spread sour cream over beef mixture; sprinkle with cheese and chips.
Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 18-22 minutes or until cheese is melted. Top with lettuce and tomatoes. Serve immediately.
Yield: 12 servings.
Originally published as Makeover Nacho Beef Bake in Healthy Cooking
June/July 2009, p27
Nutritional Facts
piece equals 357 calories, 15 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 41 mg cholesterol, 728 mg sodium, 34 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 20 g protein.
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