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Mexican Lasagna (Kinda Low Carb)

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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 8 Servings

Equipment

  • 9x12 Casserole Dish

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 lb Ground Beef
  • 1 Small Onion
  • 1 cup bell peppers
  • 2 Tbsp Taco Seasoning
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ cup of water
  • 1 can black beans (drained) *Omit if wanting to lower carbs
  • 1 can rotel
  • 4 low carb tortillas (cut in squares for easy layering)
  • 1 can refried beans *Omit if wanting lower carbs
  • 4 cups of shredded cheese fresh shredded is best

Toppings (You pick your favorites!

  • Sour Cream
  • Pico de Gallo
  • Guacamole
  • Avocado
  • Cilantro
  • Jalapenos (Fresh or Pickled)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Heat large skillet on medium-high heat. Add Oil
  • Sauté Onions and bell peppers until soft
  • Brown hamburger meat, Drain and return to pan
  • Add Water, taco seasoning, and salt
  • Stir and let simmer for 2-3 minutes
  • Add Rotel and black beans- Mix and warm through
  • In a 9x13 casserole dish, spray with oil
  • Layer tortillas, spread half refried beans, spread half of beef mixture, half the shredded cheese
  • Repeat layers above
  • Place in preheated oven for 30-40 minutes.
  • Let cool for 5-10 minutes before serving
  • Top with toppings of choice

Notes

Prepare ahead of time, cover and put in fridge. Cook for additional 10-15 minutes (use foil to keep cheese from getting too brown).
Keyword Casserole, cheese, dinner, Ground beef, low carb, Mexican Lasagna, Taco Tuesday