low carb, low fat but so good mexican casserole

Name: Low Carb, Low Fat but SO good Mexican Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 package(s) low carb tortillas ( usually 6-8 in pack); 1 can(s) tomatoes and chiles (10 ounce); 1 jar(s) salsa, chunky 16 ounces; 1 pound(s) very lean ground beef( 10% or less); 1 medium sweet onion chopped; 1 medium sweet red pepper chopped; 1 teaspoon(s) cumin; 1 teaspoon(s) chili powder; 1 package(s) 8 ounce low fat mexican cheese ( i like cheddar / jack blend best)

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Lana Bade

Goshen, NJ

Updated on Feb 20, 2014

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!

Rate

prep time 15 Min

cook time 40 Min

method Bake

yield 6-8 serving(s)

Ingredients

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

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

Step 1

In a baking dish or pan place a little salsa then about three of the tortillas

Step 2

Mix remaining salsa with tomatoes with green chiles adding cumin and chili powder Mix well.
Step 3

Fry hamburger with veggies until Light brown
Step 4

Place ground beef mixture layer on tortillas Put half of cheese on top
Step 5

Place remaining three or four tortillas on this
Step 6

Cover with remaining sauce Then cheese on top
Step 7

Preheat oven to 375 degrees Cover with NONSTICK type foil As directed
Step 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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