Delicious Keto Taco Casserole
One pan keto taco casserole, cheesy and hearty, ready in about 40 minutes, family friendly and great for meal prep.
Equipment
- Skillet
- Oven
- Baking Dish (9x13 inch)
Ingredients
For The Meat Base
- 2 pounds ground beef or turkey lean or regular, drained
- 1 tbsp avocado oil or olive oil
- 1/4 cup taco seasoning low carb or homemade
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/4 onion large, diced
- 2 bell peppers red or yellow, diced
For The Creamy Layer
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese divided
For The Low-Carb Base
- 2 cups cauliflower rice sautéed to remove moisture
Optional Toppings
- shredded lettuce
- diced tomato
- avocado chunks
- sliced olives
- pickled jalapeños
- fresh cilantro
- lime wedges
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Heat a large skillet with avocado oil. Brown the meat for 8–10 minutes and drain fat.
- Add taco seasoning and water. Simmer 3–5 minutes until thickened.
- Add diced onion and bell peppers. Sauté 2–3 minutes.
- In another skillet, sauté cauliflower rice for 5 minutes to reduce moisture.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, cottage cheese, and half of the cheddar cheese until smooth.
- Layer cauliflower rice in the baking dish, then meat mixture, then creamy cheese mix. Top with remaining cheddar.
- Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Let rest 5–10 minutes before serving. Add toppings if desired.
Notes
Use dairy-free alternatives for a DF version. For spice, add jalapeños or cayenne. Use pre-chopped frozen vegetables to save time. Meal preps well and reheats easily.
Nutrition
Calories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 35gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 780mgPotassium: 650mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1.5gVitamin A: 18IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 18mg
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