Keto Taco Casserole
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
399 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Keto Taco Casserole
Description
The Keto Taco Casserole starts with sautéed cauliflower rice cooked until tender, then thickened with melted cream cheese to form a rich, creamy base. Ground beef seasoned with taco seasoning and combined with Rotel tomatoes provides a spiced and moist meat layer. This combination is layered in a casserole dish and topped generously with shredded cheddar cheese, which melts and browns during baking, creating a slight crust and a gooey texture underneath.
Flavor-wise, the casserole balances the mild garlic-salted cauliflower mixture with the savory, slightly tangy taco-seasoned beef and the richness of cheddar. Texturally, the creamy base contrasts with the hearty meat and melted cheese topping.
Prepared in a 9x13 dish, this casserole is convenient for feeding several people and can be served as a main dish. It fits well into a low-carb eating plan by substituting cauliflower rice for traditional rice or tortillas. The comfort-food style makes it suitable for casual family dinners.
Notes share that the casserole filling can be combined fully before baking if desired, and that adding a bit of heavy cream can loosen the cauliflower layer if too thick, allowing flexibility in texture.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 can ROTEL
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning We use Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 12 oz cauliflower rice You can make Cauliflower Rice if you prefer, frozen
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 2 cups cheddar cheese grated
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray a 9x13 casserole dish with non stick spray.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the cauliflower in 2 tablespoons of butter. (Or olive oil.) Season with garlic salt.
- Cook the cauliflower until it becomes soft.
- Slowly mix in the cream cheese until melted and combined (Note- It will be thick.)
- Spread your cream cheese cauliflower in the bottom of the casserole dish.
- In your skillet brown your ground beef until there is no more pink.
- Season with taco seasoning, and stir in the can of Rotel.
- Spoon mixture over the cauliflower.
- Top with the shredded cheese.
- Bake for 20 minutes-30 minutes until heated through and the cheese begins to brown.
Notes
- You can mix the cauliflower and meat layers together before baking as an alternative preparation method.
- If the cauliflower mixture is too thick, adding a small amount of heavy cream can improve its texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 399 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 399kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Cholesterol | 108mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 663mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 443mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 840IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 25.4mg | 28% |
| Calcium | 267mg | 27% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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