Farmhouse Beef Casserole

== Description ==
Contributed by Jenn B aka Mom2Sam and Tiny at World Recipes Y-Group and also Healthy Recipes for Diabetic Friends Y-Group
* Makes 6 servings
== Ingredients ==
* olive oil cooking spray
* 1 small, about 4 ounces (120 g), russet or all-purpose potato
* 1 cup (114 g) shredded low-fat mozzarella cheese
* 1 pound (480 g) extra-lean ground sirloin
* 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
* 2 cloves garlic, minced
* 1 x 14½-ounce (435 g) can no-salt-added diced tomatoes with juice
* 1 tablespoon chili powder, or to taste
* 2 cups (140 g) shredded green cabbage
* salt (optional)
* freshly ground pepper to taste
* 1 to 3 tablespoons purchased taco sauce
* 6 slices pickled jalapeño chile peppers (optional)
== Directions ==
# Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C or gas mark 5).
# Lightly coat a 2-quart (2 l) casserole with cooking spray.
# Peel and grate the potato into a bowl.
# Stir in ¼ cup (29 g) of the cheese.
# Spread evenly over the bottom of the prepared casserole.
# Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until potato is browned and crispy.
# Meanwhile, brown ground sirloin, onion, and garlic in a large nonstick skillet, breaking up the beef with a wooden spoon as it browns.
# Discard any excess fat.
# Stir in tomatoes with their juice, chili powder, and the cabbage.
# Season with pepper to taste.
# Sauté, stirring, for a minute or two.
# If mixture seems too dry, add 1 tablespoon of the bottled taco sauce, adding up to 2 tablespoons more, if needed, if mixture seems too dry.
# When potatoes are done, spoon beef mixture on top of potatoes.
# Top with remaining cheese and jalapeño slices (if using).
# Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until casserole is hot and bubbly.
# Serve at once.
== Nutritional information ==
Per serving: 
* 235 calories (40% calories from fat) | 24 g protein | 11 g total fat (4.8 g saturated fat) | 12 g carbohydrates | 2 g dietary fiber | 38 mg cholesterol | 471 mg potassium | 357 mg sodium
* Diabetic exchanges: 3 lean protein | 1 carbohydrate (½ bread/starch, 1½ vegetable)
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Category:World Recipes
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Category:Casserole Recipes
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