Cheesy Taco Bake
Avocado Slices with Cotija Cheese
Wine Recommendation
Sutter Home Merlot
Ingredients
- ¾ lb ground beef
- ½ onion, diced
- ½ cup refrigerated salsa
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 cup shredded Mexican-blend cheese, divided
- ½ (8-oz) pkg shredded lettuce
- ½ cup quartered grape tomatoes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Cook beef and onion in a nonstick skillet over medium heat until beef is browned and crumbly. Drain, and return to pan.
- Add salsa, mayonnaise, chili powder, and ½ cup cheese to skillet; mix well. Spoon into a small greased baking dish.
- Bake 20 minutes. Top with ½ cheese; bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese melts.
- Serve over lettuce, and top with tomatoes.
Side Dish Ingredients
- 2 small avocados, sliced
- 1 Tbsp lime juice
- 1½ tsp extra virgin olive oil
- ⅛ tsp salt
- ⅛ tsp pepper
- 2 Tbsp crumbled cotija cheese (or use feta cheese)
Side Dish Instructions
- Arrange sliced avocados on a platter. Drizzle with lime juice and oil; sprinkle with salt, pepper, and cheese.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Side | Total | |
| Servings | 3 | 3 | |
| Calories |
477
|
211
|
688
|
| Fat (g) | 37 | 20 | 57 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 13 | 3 | 16 |
| Protein (g) | 28 | 3 | 31 |
| Carb (g) | 6 | 10 | 16 |
| Fiber (g) | 2 | 7 | 9 |
| Sodium (mg) | 341 | 175 | 516 |
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