Go Back
+ servings
Mexican keto ground beef casserole in a skillet, topped with cilantro.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound 85% ground beef
  • 3 teaspoons taco seasoning divided
  • 2 cups riced cauliflower
  • 1 bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1 cup grated cheddar cheese packed and divided
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 4 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 2 ounces cream cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F.
    Preheating the oven to 375°F for the Mexican keto ground beef casserole.
  • Heat a large, oven-safe pan on medium-high heat and cook the beef until no longer pink. Add in 2 teaspoons of the taco seasoning and cook for 1 more minute. Transfer to a bowl. Do not wipe the pan.
    Browning ground beef and adding taco seasoning in a pan for Mexican keto ground beef casserole.
  • Add the cauliflower rice and the bell pepper to the hot pan and cook until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add the remaining 1 teaspoon of taco seasoning and cook for another minute.
    Cooking cauliflower rice and yellow bell peppers in a pan for Mexican Keto Ground Beef Casserole.
  • Add the beef back into the pan, and stir to combine.
    Stirring ground beef, yellow peppers, and riced cauliflower for Mexican keto casserole.
  • Add 1/2 cup of the cheddar cheese and all remaining ingredients except the cilantro, and stir until the cream cheese melts and everything is combined.
    Adding diced tomatoes, cream cheese, and salt to the Mexican Keto Ground Beef Casserole.
  • Bring to a boil and simmer for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, just until the mixture thickens.
    Simmering Mexican keto ground beef casserole in a skillet until thickened.
  • Remove from heat and sprinkle on the remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese. Bake until bubbly, about 15 minutes.
    Mexican keto ground beef casserole bubbling in a black pan.
  • Sprinkle with cilantro and serve hot.
    Mexican keto ground beef casserole with peppers, cilantro, and lime.

Nutrition Info:

Calories: 499kcal (25%) Carbohydrates: 10g (3%) Protein: 32g (64%) Fat: 37g (57%) Saturated Fat: 19g (119%) Sodium: 1125mg (49%) Fiber: 3g (13%) Sugar: 5g (6%)

Nutrition Disclaimer

Nutrition information are estimates only and may vary based on the specific brands, ingredients, and portion sizes you use. This data is provided for informational purposes only.