Hey there, Foodies! 🍽️ Get ready for a dinner game-changer! I’ve been whipping up this super tasty, super healthy ground beef casserole that’s perfect for all you keto and low carb warriors out there! It’s perfect for any day of the week and the leftovers taste just as good! 🍲
This is my go-to when I’m unsure about what to cook. It’s not just keto and low carb, but also low on calories. And trust me, it’s mouth-wateringly good! 🤤
I always have a stash of ground beef on hand. It’s a lifesaver for whipping up a variety of yummy dishes like a lush kale casserole, exotic Korean ground beef, or a hearty ground beef meat pie.
So, how do you transform this ground beef into a scrumptious casserole?
It’s a breeze! Just brown your beef with some zesty spices, blend in some cream cheese and shredded cheddar, and let your oven do the rest until the cheese is beautifully melted. 🧀
I’ve skipped the onion chopping ordeal in this recipe. Trust me, the onion powder does wonders and cuts down the prep time. But hey, if you’re up for some chopping, feel free to toss in a medium onion while browning the beef. 🧅
Here’s what you’ll need:
🔹 Olive oil spray for the pan
🔹 2 lb. extra lean ground beef (93% lean)
🔹 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
🔹 ¼ teaspoon black pepper
🔹 2 teaspoons garlic powder
🔹 1 teaspoon onion powder
🔹 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
🔹 4 oz reduced fat cream cheese, cubed
🔹 1 cup shredded cheddar, divided
🔹 2 tablespoons chopped parsley for garnish
Follow these steps:
1️⃣ Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. Grab a 2-quart casserole dish, give it a light spray with olive oil and set it aside.
2️⃣ Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Spray it lightly with olive oil.
3️⃣ Add the ground beef to your skillet. Cook it up, breaking it into small pieces, until it’s no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Feel free to drain the beef if you like and return it to your skillet.
4️⃣ Reduce the heat to medium. Stir in the salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne into the beef, then slowly blend in the cream cheese until it’s fully melted and mixed in.
5️⃣ Turn off the heat, and stir in 1/2 cup of the shredded cheddar into the beef mixture.
6️⃣ Transfer the mixture to your prepped casserole dish. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup cheddar on top.
7️⃣ Bake your casserole until the cheese is melted, about 10 minutes. Garnish with parsley and serve.
There you have it, folks! A quick, easy, and super tasty ground beef casserole that’s sure to be a hit at the dinner table! Enjoy! 🍽️👩🍳
