Southwest Nacho Casserole - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 10

Dinner

This Southwest Nacho Casserole is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Everyone will love this casserole with favorite Mexican flavors and crunchy tortilla chips for dipping.

Ingredients

2 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1 cup water
2 envelopes (1 oz each) Old El Paso™ 25% less-sodium taco seasoning mix
1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles
2 cans (16 oz each) Old El Paso™ fat-free refried beans
2 cups shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese (8 oz)
1 cup chopped tomato (1 large)
1/2 cup chopped green onions (8 medium)
1 can (2.5 oz) sliced ripe olives, drained
1 bag (12 oz) gold tortilla chips (extra thick)
Sour cream, if desired

Instructions

Heat oven to 350 °F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook ground beef over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until thoroughly cooked; drain.
Stir in water and taco seasoning mix. Bring to a boil; cook 2 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened. Stir in chiles.
Spread refried beans in baking dish. Top with ground beef mixture. Cover tightly with foil.
Bake 30 to 40 minutes or until bubbly around edges.
Remove from oven. Uncover; sprinkle with cheese, tomato, onions and olives. Arrange 18 to 20 tortilla chips around outside edges of baking dish. Return to oven; bake uncovered about 10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. If desired, top with sour cream. Serve with remaining tortilla chips for scooping.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Southwest Nacho Casserole good for PCOS?

Yes, this Southwest Nacho Casserole recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Dinner with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dinner. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 10 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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