Keto Ground Beef Mexican Casserole
Craving bold Mexican flavors without all those carbs? This keto casserole turns up the heat and brings the comfort factor, big time!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil divided
- 1 small onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic chopped
- 1/2 pound ground beef
- 1/4 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of black pepper
- 2 Roma tomatoes chopped
- Fresh cilantro chopped
- 2 cups cooked cauliflower rice
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 ounces shredded Mexican cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Heat 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 up with a wooden spoon, then add the chopped Roma tomatoes and cilantro. Remove the skillet from the heat and set aside.
- In another skillet, heat some 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.
Nutrition
Calories: 348kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 16gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 12gSodium: 233mgFiber: 3g
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