Crockpot Mexican Casserole
This Crockpot Mexican Casserole provides 26g protein and 351 calories per serving across 8 portions — one of the most scalable meal-prep recipes in our system. Hands-off cooking means you prep once and eat throughout the week without daily kitchen time. Ideal for athletes managing calorie intake while maintaining high protein volume.
Ingredients
- •Olive oil(15g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Ground Turkey, 99% Lean(454g)
- •Yellow Onion
- •Quinoa, Dry(240g)
- •Enchilada Sauce, Red, Canned
- •Beans, Black, Canned, Drained
- •Canned Diced Tomatoes
- •Corn, Sweet, Frozen(240g)
- •Bell Pepper
- •Bell Pepper
- •Chili powder(30g)
- •Cumin, Ground(15g)
- •Garlic powder(5g)
- •1/2 cup water
- •Mexican Blend Cheese(240g)
Pre-shredded Mexican blend cheese. Any store brand works.
Instructions
- 1Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium high. Add the turkey and onion. Cook and stir, breaking up the turkey as you go, until the turkey is no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Transfer to the bottom of a large slow cooker.
- 2To the slow cooker, add the quinoa, enchilada sauce, black beans, tomatoes, corn, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and 1/2 cup water. Stir to combine, then cover and cook on high for 2 1/2 to 3 hours or low for 5 to 6 hours, until the liquid is absorbed and the quinoa is tender.
- 3Remove the lid and stir. Taste and adjust any seasonings as desired. Stir in 1/2 cup of the shredded cheese, then sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top. Cover and cook on high until the cheese melts, about 10 to 15 minutes. Serve hot with any desired toppings.
Nutrition — Per Serving
351
calories
26g
protein
15g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 29g
- Saturated fat
- 6.6g
- Sodium
- 328 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 4.5g
8 servings per batch · ~155g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Crockpot Mexican Casserole have per serving?
Each serving contains 26g of protein with 351 calories, providing moderate protein in a relatively lean package. Fat is 15g and carbs are 29g per serving.
How many servings does Crockpot Mexican Casserole yield and how efficient is prep?
This recipe batch-preps 8 servings with quick prep time, making it one of the most efficient options for high-volume meal prep. One batch covers more than a week's worth of dinners for most lifters.
Is Crockpot Mexican Casserole good for fat loss?
At 351 calories per serving with 26g protein, this casserole works well for fat loss phases when you want filling, volume-rich meals. The 8-serving yield lets you portion-control throughout the week.
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