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low carb, low fat but so good mexican casserole

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Recipe by
Lana Bade
@Sunflowercooks
Goshen, NJ

We love Mexican food so I made this recipe taste fantastic using more healthy options I discovered. It is just as good as all the others!

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yield 6 -8
prep time 15 Min
cook time 40 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For low carb, low fat but so good mexican casserole

  • 1 pkg
    low carb tortillas ( usually 6-8 in pack)
  • 1 can
    tomatoes and chiles (10 ounce)
  • 1 jar
    salsa, chunky 16 ounces
  • 1 lb
    very lean ground beef( 10% or less)
  • 1 md
    sweet onion chopped
  • 1 md
    sweet red pepper chopped
  • 1 tsp
    cumin
  • 1 tsp
    chili powder
  • 1 pkg
    8 ounce low fat mexican cheese ( i like cheddar / jack blend best)

How To Make low carb, low fat but so good mexican casserole

  • 1
    In a baking dish or pan place a little salsa then about three of the tortillas
  • 2
    Mix remaining salsa with tomatoes with green chiles adding cumin
    and chili powder
    Mix well.
  • 3
    Fry hamburger with veggies until
    Light brown
  • 4
    Place ground beef mixture layer on tortillas
    Put half of cheese on top
  • 5
    Place remaining three or four tortillas on this
  • 6
    Cover with remaining sauce
    Then cheese on top
  • 7
    Preheat oven to 375 degrees
    Cover with NONSTICK type foil
    As directed
  • 8
    Bake about 35-40 minutes until hot and bubbly!
    It is wonderful
    You can add low fat sour cream on top if desired.
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