Ingredients:

  • 1 lb lean ground beef (90% lean)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp low-sodium taco seasoning
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained
  • 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium beef broth
  • 10 corn tortillas, cut into halves or quarters
  • 2 cups shredded low-fat Mexican blend cheese
  • 1 tsp dried oregano

Instructions:

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the ground beef and diced onion, cooking until the beef is browned and the onions are translucent.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and taco seasoning, cooking for another 60 seconds until the spices smell fragrant and toasted.
  4. Drain any excess fat from the skillet to maintain the healthier profile of the dish.
  5. Spread a small amount of the cooked beef mixture across the bottom of the slow cooker.
  6. Place a single layer of tortilla pieces over the beef.
  7. Evenly distribute half of the black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes over the tortillas.
  8. Add another layer of beef, followed by tortillas, and the remaining bean, corn, and tomato mixture.
  9. Pour the beef broth over the layers and top with shredded low-fat Mexican blend cheese and dried oregano.
  10. Cover and cook in the slow cooker on High for 4 hours or Low for 7 hours.