Keto beef Casserole
Are you looking for a keto meal to soothe your savory cravings? This Keto Beef Casserole packs a tasty dose of nutrition with protein, veggies, and lots of savory spices that will leave you full and satisfied.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 small onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic chopped
- 2 cups cooked cauliflower rice
- ½ pound ground beef
- 1 tbsp taco seasoning
- ¼ tsp sweet paprika
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 tbsp butter
- 2 ounces shredded mexican cheese
- fresh cilantro chopped
- 2 Roma Tomatoes chopped
- pinch of salt
- pinch of black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium high heat, then add the onion and cook for 2 minutes until translucent.
- Stir in the garlic and slowly cook for 1 minute.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook for about 20 minutes until browned.
- Season with the paprika, taco seasoning, salt and pepper.
- While the meat is cooking, break it with a wooden spoon, then add the chopped roma tomatoes. Remove
- the skillet from the heat and set aside.
- In another skillet, heat the oil and warm the cauliflower rice. Season with salt.
- In a casserole dish, combine the warmed cauliflower rice, sour cream, and butter.
- Spread the beef mixture evenly on top of the cauliflower rice mixture and sprinkle with the shredded mexican cheese.
- Bake in the oven for 15 - 20 minutes until the cheese is melted.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool down before cutting and serving.
Notes
If you want a healthier version of this casserole recipe, you can easily mix in extra veggies for additional nutrition. Some excellent options could be adding some more diced bell peppers, jalapenos, or frozen peas. You can also mix in mushrooms, which increase the quantity of the dish, and add beneficial antioxidants. If you only like the vegetables that are already listed, feel free to use more of them. You can easily double the number of tomatoes, cilantro, cauliflower rice, and onion. This will help to add more nutrients, and also increase your chances of having delicious leftovers!
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