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

 * 1) Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C or gas mark 5).
 * 2) Lightly coat a 2-quart (2 l) casserole with cooking spray.
 * 3) Peel and grate the potato into a bowl.
 * 4) Stir in ¼ cup (29 g) of the cheese.
 * 5) Spread evenly over the bottom of the prepared casserole.
 * 6) Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until potato is browned and crispy.
 * 7) Meanwhile, brown ground sirloin, onion, and garlic in a large nonstick skillet, breaking up the beef with a wooden spoon as it browns.
 * 8) Discard any excess fat.
 * 9) Stir in tomatoes with their juice, chili powder, and the cabbage.
 * 10) Season with pepper to taste.
 * 11) Sauté, stirring, for a minute or two.
 * 12) 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.
 * 13) When potatoes are done, spoon beef mixture on top of potatoes.
 * 14) Top with remaining cheese and jalapeño slices (if using).
 * 15) Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until casserole is hot and bubbly.
 * 16) 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)