Best Low Carb Low Fat But So Good Mexican Casserole Recipes

KETO MEXICAN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 F.
• Heat olive oil (2 tablespoons) over medium heat in a large pan (I like to use a 9" oven-safe skillet so I use only one pan for the entire recipe!). Once shimmering, add red bell pepper (1 chopped), red onion (1 chopped), salt (2 teaspoons), and pepper (1 teaspoon). Saute until softened.
• Add the chili powder (1 tablespoon), cumin (1 tablespoon), and dried oregano (2 teaspoons), and toast until fragrant - about 2 minutes.
• Remove pan from heat, and add sour cream (1/2 cup), salsa (1 cup), and 1 Lb cooked/shredded chicken breast (1 Lb). Stir to combine.
• If you aren't using an oven-safe pan, transfer ingredients to an 8x8 casserole dish.
• Pour heavy cream (1/4 cup) evenly over the top and sprinkle with shredded cheese (1 cup).
• Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until casserole is warmed all the way through and the cheese has lightly browned. Top with cilantro and enjoy!

LOW-CARB MEXICAN TACO CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350º Fahrenheit. Grease an 8" x 8" baking dish or similar size casserole with butter or coconut oil.
• Preheat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the ground beef and break up into small pieces. Cook, stirring frequently, until meat has browned. Drain if necessary. Remove from heat.
• Sprinkle the taco seasoning over the browned meat and stir in.
• Very lightly saute the cauliflower in a non-stick pan. This will help release any water so it doesn't make the sauce watery. Spread two cups of the riced cauliflower in the bottom of the baking dish.
• Sprinkle half of the spiced meat over the riced cauliflower.
• Top the meat with 1 ounce (about 1/4 cup packed) of the cheddar cheese.
• Layer the last two cups of cauliflower over the cheddar cheese.
• Spread the rest of the spiced meat over the cauliflower. Set aside.
• Pour the cream into a 1 1/2 quart heavy saucepan. Add 4 ounces (about 1 cup packed) of the grated cheese (this leaves one ounce (about 1/4 cup packed) for later). Put saucepan over medium-low heat.
• Heat cream and cheese, stirring frequently, until cheese has melted. Stir in the salsa. Bring mixture to a simmer and simmer gently until mixture has thickened enough to coat a spoon.
• Taste sauce and add sea salt and black pepper if desired. Pour sauce over the contents of the baking dish.
• Top with the remaining ounce of cheese. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until cheese has melted and contents are bubbly in the center.
• Sprinkle green onion on top to garnish.

SKINNY MEXICAN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly coat a 9×13 baking dish with nonstick spray. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add garlic, onion and bell peppers. Cook, stirring frequently, until tender, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in black beans, corn, chili powder and cumin until heated through, about 1-2 minutes; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Stir in green chiles and cilantro; set aside. Place tortillas evenly on the bottom of the baking dish. Spread refried beans evenly over the tortillas, followed by the onion mixture and enchilada sauce. Sprinkle with cheese. Place into oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until bubbly. Serve immediately, garnished with cilantro, if desired.

LOW CARB, LOW FAT BUT SO GOOD MEXICAN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• 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.