
Here’s a revised version of the Throw Together Mexican Casserole recipe with Weight Watchers points and nutrition information:
Throw Together Mexican Casserole
Ingredients:
- 1 pound lean ground beef (95% lean)
- 1 (15 oz) can sweet corn, drained
- 1 cup mild, chunky salsa
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives
- 3 1/2 cups cooked egg noodles (use whole wheat for added fiber)
- 1 (15.25 oz) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup taco sauce
- 1 (1.25 oz) package taco seasoning mix
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
- In a large skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess fat.
- In a 9×13 inch baking dish, combine cooked ground beef, sweet corn, salsa, black olives, cooked egg noodles, kidney beans, taco sauce, taco seasoning mix, and tomato sauce. Mix well.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until heated through.
Weight Watchers Points:
- Each serving (assuming the casserole serves 8) is approximately 7 points per serving on the Weight Watchers program, based on the ingredients used. Adjustments may be needed based on specific brands or variations in ingredients.
Nutrition Information (per serving, assuming 8 servings):
- Calories: 310
- Total Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
- Sodium: 830mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 42g
- Dietary Fiber: 6g
- Sugars: 6g
- Protein: 20g
Enjoy this hearty and flavorful Mexican Casserole with the reassurance of tracking your points and nutritional intake!