This Mexican Keto Ground Beef Casserole is great for a quick and easy weeknight meal! It’s low in carbs but packed with flavor!
When it comes to easy one-pan dinners, casseroles are a natural choice. A casserole can cover all the bases and nourish your body without the need for side dishes. This Mexican keto ground beef casserole has the added bonus of appealing to lots of different taste buds, and that’s a huge asset on busy weeknights—especially if you’re watching your carbs. A lot of us folks on low-carb diets end up having to make separate meals for family members who aren’t trying to limit carbs, and this casserole solves that problem!
This keto casserole with ground beef is every bit as satisfying as an enchilada; it’s full of creamy cheesiness, and it delivers the perfect amount of Mexican flair. The kids can eat this dish with warm tortillas on the side, and you get to maintain your keto lifestyle with an easy, one-pan dinner. What’s not to love?
Is This Mexican Keto Ground Beef Casserole Healthy?
This casserole is perfect for people on keto diets, but it is not low in fat or calories. It contains heavy cream and cream cheese in addition to a significant amount of cheddar cheese, and all the fat from the 85% ground beef is left in the pan during cooking. I’d recommend eating this dish in moderation, especially if you aren’t following a keto diet.
Can I Use Ground Chicken Or Turkey?
If ground chicken or turkey is what you have on hand, go ahead and use it for this recipe! It will change the taste of the dish overall, and will drastically lower the fat content, but it’ll still be delicious. You may need to add a tablespoon or two of oil to the pan when you brown the meat. If you do decide to use ground turkey or chicken, let me know how it turns out for you!
How To Make Ahead And Store
This casserole is so tasty right out of the oven when it’s nice and hot, but it also keeps great in the fridge and makes for fantastic leftovers! I recommend storing your leftover casserole in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Or, you can freeze it in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge before reheating in the oven or microwave.
Serving Suggestions
As I mentioned above, this dish can be a solo affair with no sides (or extra dirty pots and pans) necessary, but it also goes great with plenty of sides. A simple Low-Carb Keto Cucumber Salad is a lovely complement to this casserole, as is a batch of Keto Tortillas. For appetizers, go for these spicy Keto Jalapeño Poppers or, if a few more healthy carbs aren’t a big issue for you, try a delicious bowl of Pinto Bean Soup.
After a heavy meal like this, you’ll want something refreshing for dessert. These Sugar-Free Low-Carb Keto Lemon Bars are my favorite sweet to lighten up a big, cheesy meal.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 pound 85% ground beef
- 3 teaspoons taco seasoning divided
- 2 cups riced cauliflower
- 1 bell pepper thinly sliced
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese packed and divided
- 1 cup salsa
- 4 tablespoons heavy cream
- 2 ounces cream cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- Heat a large, oven-safe pan on medium-high heat and cook the beef until no longer pink. Add in 2 teaspoons of the taco seasoning and cook for 1 more minute. Transfer to a bowl. Do not wipe the pan.
- Add the cauliflower rice and the bell pepper to the hot pan and cook until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add the remaining 1 teaspoon of taco seasoning and cook for another minute.
- Add the beef back into the pan, and stir to combine.
- Add 1/2 cup of the cheddar cheese and all remaining ingredients except the cilantro, and stir until the cream cheese melts and everything is combined.
- Bring to a boil and simmer for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, just until the mixture thickens.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle on the remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese. Bake until bubbly, about 15 minutes.
- Sprinkle with cilantro and serve hot.
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I add kidney beans 😎
Nice! Sounds great.
Very good ! Came out as described!
Glad to hear! Thanks for reading, Karine.