Beef Casserole

Beef Casserole
6 servings

Ingredients

Cooking spray
4 ounces potato
1 cup shredded low-fat mozzarella cheese
1 pound lean ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 14 1/2-ounce can no-salt-added diced tomatoes including juice
1 Tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
2 cups shredded green cabbage
salt and pepper to taste
1 Tablespoon Louisiana Hot Sauce
6 slices pickled jalapeno peppers

Preheat oven to 375°F
Lightly coat a 2-quart casserole with cooking spray.

Peel and grate the potato into a bowl.
Stir in 1/4 cup of the cheese.
Spread evenly over the bottom of the prepared casserole.
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until potato is brown and crispy.
Meanwhile, brown ground beef, onion, and garlic in a large pan.
Stir in tomatoes with juice, chili powder, cocoa, nutmeg and the cabbage.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Saute for a minute or two.
If too dry, add 1 Tablespoon beer, wine, water or apple juice at a time.
When potatoes are done, spoon beef mixture on top of potatoes.
Top with remaining cheese and jalapeño slices.
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until hot and bubbly.
Serve at once.

Per serving: 235 calories, 24 g protein, 11 g total fat , 12 g carbohydrates, 2 g dietary fiber, 38 mg cholesterol, 471 mg potassium, 357 mg sodium