Description
A delicious and creamy Cheesy Keto Ground Beef Casserole that is perfect for a low-carb diet.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cauliflower florets (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with the chopped onion and minced garlic for about 5-7 minutes until fully cooked and the onion is soft. Drain excess grease.
- Add the cauliflower florets and heavy cream to the skillet. Sprinkle in the Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Cook for another 5 minutes until the cauliflower is tender.
- Remove from heat and fold in half of the shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheeses until melted.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheddar and mozzarella cheeses on top, followed by a layer of grated Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the cheese is bubbling and golden brown.
- Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For an extra creamy dish, add an additional 1/2 cup of heavy cream.
- Enhance flavor by incorporating diced bell peppers or mushrooms into the beef mixture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Keto
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg