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Molly Miller

Taco Bake- (S)

A quick and easy low carb mexican casserole your whole family will love!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 1 T. chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 ½ tsp. cumin
  • 1 t. sea salt
  • 1 c. low sugar pizza sauce I love Great Value
  • 1 c. low sugar salsa
  • Fresh cilantro optional
  • ½ c. of seasoning mix or diced onions and peppers optional
  • 1 can black beans
  • 5 large low carb tortillas
  • 3 T. melted butter
  • 3 c. grated cheese Mexican, Colby Jack &/or Cheddar

Method
 

  1. Directions:
  2. Preheat oven to 375 degrees
  3. Brush Butter on Tortillas with a basting brush
  4. Rip tortillas into smaller pieces, set aside
  5. Brown ground beef, drain excess fat
  6. Add seasonings and spices (except cilantro if using)
  7. Mix in pizza sauce, salsa, and seasoning mix if using
  8. Add black beans
  9. Spray a 9 x 13 pan with coconut oil
  10. Start layering your casserole
  11. Pour half the meat mixture into the bottom of the pan
  12. Cover with a layer of ½ the tortilla pieces
  13. Sprinkle 1 c. of cheese on top
  14. Repeat steps 10-12, sprinkling the remainder of the cheese on top
  15. Cover with foil and cook for 30 minutes
  16. Take foil off and broil on 425 for another 5 or until the cheese gets golden brown
  17. Garnish with fresh cilantro
  18. Enjoy with a side salad, crudities or steamed broccoli or green beans
Optional, make 2 different versions of this casserole in 2 smaller pans. One for the pickier eaters without the peppers or onions and possibly regular tortillas (I do this for my kids) and one for the THM eaters in the house or the low carb eaters.