Description
This Cheesy Keto Ground Beef Casserole is a flavorful and satisfying low-carb dish that’s perfect for a family dinner. With a blend of spices, ground beef, cream cheese, and cheddar, it’s a comforting casserole that’s easy to make.
Ingredients
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For the casserole:
- Olive oil spray (for pan)
- 2 pounds ground beef (85% lean)
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 4 ounces cream cheese (cubed)
- 1 cup cheddar (shredded, divided)
- 2 tablespoons parsley (chopped for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Lightly spray a 2-quart casserole dish with olive oil and set it aside.
- Cook the ground beef: Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until no longer raw, about 5 minutes. Drain and return to skillet.
- Season the beef: Mix in salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne. Add cream cheese and stir until melted.
- Add cheese: Turn off the heat and mix in 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar.
- Assemble and bake: Transfer the mixture to the casserole dish, top with remaining cheddar, and bake for 10 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Finish and serve: Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can customize the level of spiciness by adjusting the amount of cayenne pepper used.
- This casserole reheats well and makes great leftovers for lunch or dinner the next day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
Keywords: Keto, Casserole, Ground Beef, Low Carb, Cheese
