Southwest Beef Pie - 20g Carbs, 1g Fiber
{As written this is very high in sodium! Substitute no salt added
tomato sauce, Use a taco seasoning that is low in sodium or better
yet make you own! Take care, Gloria}
From: Simple & Delicious September/October 2009, p13
This meaty delight will have the family coming back for seconds! Hearty and filling, it's sure to be an instant classic. Simple & Delicious Test Kitchen
This recipe is: Quick
Prep/Total Time: 30 min
Servings: 6
2 cups coarsely crushed nacho tortilla chips
1 1/2 lb ground beef
1 (8 oz can) tomato sauce
1/2 cup water
1 envelope taco seasoning
1/4 tsp pepper
1 cup (4 oz) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Place tortilla chips in an ungreased 9-in. pie plate; set aside.
In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink;
drain. Add the tomato sauce, water, taco seasoning and pepper. Bring
to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
Spoon half of the meat mixture over chips; sprinkle with half of
the cheese. Repeat layers.
Bake, uncovered, at 375 degrees F for 10-15 minutes or until heated
through and cheese is melted.
Servings: 6
Nutrition per Serving:
448 Calories, 26g Fat, 11g Saturated Fat, 103mg Cholesterol,
1,035 mg Sodium, 20g Carbs, 1g Fiber, 31g Protein
