No Amylose Taco Casserole

There seems to be a back and forth on what you can have with a no amylose diet, but I've been following Dr. Shoemaker's diet, and this recipe follows that diet.  Amylose free diets are good for Lymies, also good for those struggling with neuro-toxins and insulin resistance (both me!)  I make this whenever I am craving Taco Bell or something similar.  I could not find any taco seasoning at the store that does not have added sugar or starches so I made my own, which is also included in this recipe.

Taco Seasoning
    Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon chili pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper

    Directions

In a mixing bowl, mix together all ingredients and store in an airtight container until ready to use.

Taco Casserole (serves 4)
    Ingredients

• 1 package of ground beef (the more lean the better)
• 1 can of mild chili beans (I could only find one without added sugar, it was store brand)
• 1 can of refried beans 
• 1 pack or 2 tablespoons of taco seasoning
• 1 tablespoon of verde taco sauce
• 1 jar of salsa
• lettuce
• tomato
• onions
• sour cream
• cheddar cheese
• queso cheese
• 3/4 cup of water
• Corn tortillas (optional - some amylose diets allow, some do not.  I avoid corn products).

    Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  In a skillet, cook ground beef on medium until brown.  Add a teaspoon of water and drain water and fat.  (The extra teaspoon of water actually draws more of the fat away from the beef.)  Add 3/4 cup of water and taco seasoning, stir in, let simmer until thickens.

Open can of chili beans and drain as much as possible.  In a medium bowl add cooked beef, verde taco sauce, chili beans, half jar of salsa and half a can of refried beans.  Mix until well blended.

In a casserole dish spread a small layer of the beef mix, top with crumbled corn tortillas.  Add a layer of refried beans, then beef mix, and refried beans again.  Top with desired amount of cheddar cheese and queso cheese.  Place in the over at 350 degrees for 7 minutes, or until cheese has melted.

Top with lettuce, tomato, onions, sour cream, and other desired toppings and serve!