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Slow Cooker Taco Casserole

Well Plated by Erin
  • 150 minutes
  • Serves 6

INGREDIENTS

2 tsp

extra-virgin olive oil

1 lb

93% lean ground turkey (or ground chicken)

1

medium yellow onion, diced

1

large green bell pepper, diced

1 1/2 tsp

kosher salt

1/2 tsp

black pepper

2 tbsp

chili powder

1 tbsp

cumin

1/8

to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (use 1/4 for more heat, or omit it completely if sensitive to spicy food)

1 15 ounce can

reduced-sodium black beans, rinsed and drained

1 15 ounce can

reduced-sodium pinto or kidney beans (I used pinto), rinsed and drained

2 15 ounce cans

no salt added diced tomatoes in their juices

1 cup

grated carrots

6

medium (taco size) whole wheat flour tortillas

2 cups

reduced-fat shredded cheese, such as cheddar, pepper jack, Monterey jack or a combination (about 8 ounces; I used half sharp cheddar, half pepper jack), divided

Optional, for topping: chopped fresh cilantro, diced avocado, sour cream (or nonfat plain Greek yogurt), salsa