Spicy Squash Casserole: A Tex-Mex Twist

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
1 casserole

Ingredients

  • 1poundground beef

  • 1(1 ounce) packagetaco seasoning

  • 1tablespoonvegetable oil

  • 3mediumyellow squash, sliced

  • 1smallonion, sliced

  • 1clovegarlic, minced, or to taste

  • 1(10 ounce) candiced tomatoes and green chiles (such as RO*TEL®)

  • 1teaspoonground cumin

  • 1teaspoonchili powder

  • 1teaspoonsmoked paprika

  • 1pinchsalt and ground black pepper to taste

  • 1cupshredded Mexican cheese blend

Cooking Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet, mixing in taco seasoning as directed on the package, until meat is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease. Set beef aside on a plate.

  3. Heat oil in the skillet over medium heat. Mix in squash, onion, and garlic; saute until tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Add beef and diced tomatoes to the skillet. Season with cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Transfer mixture to an oven-proof casserole dish. Top with Mexican cheese.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.

Cook’s Note:

You can use ground turkey instead of beef, regular diced tomatoes instead of Rotel, and shredded Cheddar cheese instead of a Mexican blend.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe6
Calories294
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
19g
24%
Saturated Fat
9g
46%
Cholesterol
69mg
23%
Sodium
782mg
34%
Total Carbohydrate
11g
4%
Dietary Fiber
3g
10%
Total Sugars
1g
Protein
19g
39%
Vitamin C
13mg
14%
Calcium
188mg
14%
Iron
2mg
13%
Potassium
472mg
10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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