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Mexican Casserole
 
  Nutrition Facts:
(per serving)
   
 

Calories: 310
Fat: 9g
Cholesterol: 60mg
Sodium: 800mg
Carbohydrate: 36g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 23g
Soy Protein: 4g

 
  This recipe is:
  Kid Friendly
Low Cholesterol
 
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Recipes - Main Dish

Mexican Casserole

by Lani Bloom, RD
Serves: 6
 
This is one of my favorite recipes. Leftovers (if there are any!) may be frozen and reheated just before serving.

PREP & BAKE TIME: 50 minutes

 
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Ingredients:
1 pound ground sirloin
1 c. onion, chopped
1/2 c. green pepper, chopped
1 pkg (1.25oz) taco seasoning mix
1 pkg. (12.3oz) Mori-Nu®Tofu Extra Firm
3/4 c. chunky salsa (medium heat)
1/2 c. corn
1 pkg (7.5oz) corn muffin mix
1/4 c. cheddar cheese, shredded (optional)
 
Instructions:
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. In skillet, cook ground sirloin, onion & green pepper over medium-high heat until beef is browned; drain. Return to skillet and hold on warm.
  3. In food processor, process tofu and seasoning mix until smooth. Stir tofu mixture, salsa and corn into ground beef mixture.
  4. Spoon into 8"x8" glass baking dish.
  5. Prepare muffin mix according to package directions. Stir in cheese if desired. Spread over meat mixture. Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes or until crust is golden brown.

 
   
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