4.9 from 51 votes
Mexican Keto Ground Beef Casserole
This Mexican Keto Ground Beef Casserole layers spiced ground beef with riced cauliflower and bell peppers, all bound by cheddar cheese, salsa, and creamy cheeses. Baked until bubbly with a golden cheese topping, the casserole delivers a satisfying low-carb meal featuring savory taco seasoning and fresh cilantro garnish.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings:
4
People
Calories:
499 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef 85% fat
- 3 teaspoons taco seasoning divided
- 2 cups riced cauliflower
- 1 bell pepper thinly sliced
- 1 cup cheddar cheese packed and divided, grated
- 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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Nutrition Information
Calories
499kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
32g
(64%)
Fat
37g
(57%)
Saturated Fat
19g
(95%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
143mg
(48%)
Sodium
1125mg
(47%)
Potassium
821mg
(17%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1066IU
(21%)
Vitamin C
40mg
(44%)
Calcium
283mg
(28%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 People
Amount Per Serving
Calories 499
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 499kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 37g | 57% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 143mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 1125mg | 47% |
| Potassium | 821mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1066IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 40mg | 44% |
| Calcium | 283mg | 28% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.