Description
Best Keto Taco Casserole is a low-carb, cheesy comfort food loaded with seasoned beef, veggies, and customizable toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef (85% lean)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional)
- 1/2 medium onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chiles, drained
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Optional: Monterey Jack or pepper jack cheese
- Optional toppings: diced avocado, chopped tomatoes, sour cream, fresh cilantro, sliced jalapeños, shredded lettuce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil (if using) and sauté diced onions and bell peppers for 4–5 minutes.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned, about 6–8 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Add drained diced tomatoes with green chiles and simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- In a small bowl, mix softened cream cheese and sour cream until smooth.
- Spread beef mixture in the prepared baking dish, then layer with cream cheese mixture.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese over the top.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let cool for 5 minutes, then garnish with desired toppings before serving.
Notes
- You can prep this casserole 1–2 days ahead and bake it fresh when ready.
- Swap ground beef with turkey, chicken, or vegetarian crumbles.
- Freeze baked or unbaked portions for up to 3 months.
- Use keto-friendly toppings like avocado, sour cream, or jalapeños.
- Add cauliflower rice or zucchini to bulk up the dish while keeping it low-carb.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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