Belinda's Burrito Bake

So well, it's been  LONG time since I blogged on this site- but considering it's a foodie blog and I an always on a diet, sometimes it just didn't make a lot of sense.  But last summer, I finally did it- joined Weight Watchers and it was AMAZING! I lost around 30 pounds and was headed in the best direction- then my mother's health declined quickly and she passed away.  Grief is not a good thing for a diet. So.... I did not diet.  I did not track my points, but generally followed WW during the day, but just 'lived' at night.

As the new year turned, I came back to WW but then we had SNOW in the south (it's a reason for celebration because we get maybe ONE good snow a year) ..... so here I am on MLK day with renewed focus... and many good recipes to share! I usually do my own twist on them but always run them through the recipe builder on WW site.

Weight watchers is amazing!

Belinda's Burrito Bake- 9 SP per HUGE SERVING (4) 

1 lb  ground turkey or ground venison will work- also 93% beef.  

1/2 cup chopped onion

1/2 cup chopped green pepper

1 jalepeno- chopped very fine (may omit, but we love the heat) 

1 package Taco Seasoning Mix - low sodium 

10 ounce can Fat Free Refried Beans

1 cup Reduced Fat Bisquick

1/4 cup Water

1 cup Shredded, FF cheddar cheese

1 cup Shredded, low fat Mozzarella Cheese

Salsa and FF Sour Cream for garnish, but may omit

1.  Brown ground beef and drain- add onions, peppers, and taco seasoning and let simmer. Add a bit of water, but not much.  You do not want this mixture runny at all! 

2.  Mix Bisquick, water and refried beans in a small bowl.  I save a bit of taco seasoning to add here too.

3.  Press bean mixture into a greased 9x13 pan.  Press down like a pizza dough.  I use Pam on my hands to spread it out. 

4.  Add  taco meat mixture on top and then add both cheeses. 

5.  Bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees.

I cut into four equal pieces- just easier- 9 smart points for the HUGE portion.  Serve with a salad topped with salsa as dressing.  It's usually so much that it's all I eat.... I love one portion meal!