Delight in the vibrant flavors of Mexican cuisine with this easy-to-make Low Carb Mexican Casserole.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time25 minutesmins
Total Time30 minutesmins
Meal Type: Main Dish
Carb Range: 16g - 25g
Cooking Method: Oven, Stovetop/Skillet
Servings: 8
Calories: 348kcal
Author: Dee (Low Carb & Tasty)
Ingredients
1 ½lbsGround beef70% lean
2tspChili powder
1tspCumin, ground
1canRotel diced tomatoes & green chiles(10 oz)
8ozTomato sauce
1tspHot pepper sauce(optional)
1cupWhole milk Ricotta cheese
1canMild green chile peppers, diced(4 oz)
1tbspCilantro
12Mission Zero Net Carb 6" Tortillas
2cupsQueso Quesadilla Cheeseshredded
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°
Brown ground beef over medium high heat until no longer pink. Drain. Add chili powder, cumin, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce and hot pepper sauce (if desired). Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for 2 minutes.
Combine ricotta cheese, chilies and cilantro in a small bowl. Mix until well blended.
Spoon half the ground beef mixture into the bottom of 12x8-inch baking dish. Layer in this order: 6 tortillas, the ricotta cheese mixture, the remaining 6 tortillas and the remaining ground beef mixture. Top with the Queso Quesadilla cheese.