Some people can’t handle grains.
Have you found that grains in general make you feel less than optimal ? Things like wheat, rice, corn, etc.
Are you following a low-carb or “ketogenic” diet?
If so, this recipe is for you! ?Just as comfy-cozy as the original, this makes a layered Mexican-inspired dish on top of an almond-flour base. There’s even a dairy-free option!
Check out my Resources page for links to some of the products I like to use. YUM! ENJOY! ❤️
Tangy "Tortilla" Casserole (Low Carb/Grain Free with Dairy Free Option!)
No tortillas necessary for this incredibly satisfying and cozy version of my family favorite.
Prep Time30 mins
Cook Time17 mins
Resting Time10 mins
Total Time1 hr
Servings: 6 pieces
Calories: 545kcal
Equipment
- 8X8" Glass pan.
- A medium skillet of some kind.
- A blender.
Ingredients
Bottom Layer/Crust
- 1 1/4 cup Almond flour
- 1 Egg
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tbsp Lime juice
- 1/2 tsp Sea salt
Meat Sauce
- 1/2 lb Grass Fed Ground Beef
- 1 clove Garlic
- 1 cup No-sugar added Tomato sauce
- 1/2 tsp Cumin
- 1/2 tsp Oregano
- 1/2 tsp Onion powder
"Cheese" Layer
- 1 cup Canned coconut cream Make sure not to use milk- use the actual cream!
- 2 Eggs
- 1/2 tsp Tapioca or Arrowroot Starch (flour)
- 1/8 tsp Cream of Tartar
Other
- 1 8-oz Bag Shredded Mexican Cheese Blend* *OR... 2 T Nutritional Yeast for Dairy Free! It's so good!
- 4 oz Canned green chilis
Instructions
- Preheat Oven to 350;
- Spray a 8X8" pan with cooking spray;
Bottom Layer
- Combine the Almond flour, egg, lime, sea salt and olive oil. Squish it into the bottom of the pan like a pie crust- but totally flat. Don't let it rise up on the sides;
- Bake this for 10 minutes at 350;
Meat Sauce
- While the bottom layer is baking, brown meat and spices in a skillet;
- Drain (unless you want to keep all the fat) and add the tomato sauce, simmering until it thickens slightly.
Creamy "Cheese" Layer
- In a blender- combine the coconut cream, 2 eggs, tapioca (or arrowroot) and Cream of Tartar together- blend from low to high intensity for about 30 seconds, or until frothy;
Assemble the Casserole
- Now the exciting part! Layer the sections on top of your par-baked crust in this order:
- 1) Most of the meat sauce;
- 2) 2/3 of the Bag o'Cheese... OR 1 Tbsp of Nutritional yeast;
- 3) All of the Green Chilis (spread them around evenly);
- 4) The creamy "cheese" sauce;
- 5) The rest of the meat sauce- it's okay if it doesn't cover the whole top;
- 6) The rest of the cheese... OR 1 Tbsp of Nutritional yeast.
- Bake at 350 for 30 minutes;
- Let this rest for 10 minutes. I recommend NOT skipping this step even though it smells so amazing at this point you'll want to. ?
Notes
Calories include regular cheese