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Keto Tex-Mex Ground Beef Casserole

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A low-carb Tex-Mex casserole with seasoned ground beef, cauliflower rice, and plenty of cheese, bound with eggs and cream for a keto-friendly comfort dish.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

Cooking spray

1 1/2 lb ground beef

2 teaspoons chili powder (divided)

1 teaspoon onion powder (divided)

1 teaspoon garlic powder (divided)

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon ground coriander

Salt and ground black pepper, to taste

2 large eggs

2 tablespoons heavy cream

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

1/2 cup chopped onion

3 tablespoons tomato paste

1 lb riced cauliflower (fresh or thawed/drained)

1 1/2 cups grated Cheddar cheese (divided)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease an 11×7-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. In a skillet over medium-high heat, warm olive oil and cook ground beef until browned and crumbly, about 5–7 minutes. Season with half of the chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, plus cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper. Stir for 4–5 minutes until fragrant, then remove from heat.
  3. Stir in eggs, heavy cream, chopped onion, tomato paste, and riced cauliflower until well combined. Transfer mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  4. Sprinkle half of the Cheddar cheese over the top.
  5. Bake for 25–30 minutes, then add the remaining cheese and bake another 5 minutes until melted and golden.
  6. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Substitute ground turkey for beef if desired.

Full-fat coconut cream or an extra egg yolk can replace heavy cream.

Add vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini for variety.

Pulse cauliflower florets in a food processor if you don’t have riced cauliflower.

Make spicier by adding jalapeños, green chiles, or extra chili powder.

Freezes well for up to 1 month.

  • Author: Madelynn
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Tex-Mex

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole
  • Calories: 380
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 620mg
  • Fat: 27g
  • Saturated Fat: 13g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 1g
  • Carbohydrates: 7g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 145mg