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prep time
20 min
cook time
40 min
ready time
1 h 0 min
High Protein Ground Beef Casserole
This savory ground beef casserole is one of our favorite Keto summer main dish recipes. It's easy to prepare and tastes absolutely delicious, making it a perfect option for various gatherings. This filling dish has 39g of protein and just 3g of net carbs per serving – an excellent Keto-friendly and high-protein lunch or dinner for the entire family! We added some cayenne pepper to the meat mixture, but a few drops of hot sauce would also work perfectly. You can also add some extra cheese to the meat mixture, but that's completely optional. This easy casserole is best when served while still fresh and warm with some chopped parsley or a dollop of sour cream.
Is this dish freezer-friendly?
Yes, this fantastic ground beef casserole is freezer-friendly. Cut the casserole into equal portions and cool them completely. Freeze them separately in airtight containers for up to three months.
Can I add some other cheese?
Shredded mozzarella would also work perfectly for this recipe. You can use it instead of cheddar or add some to the meat mixture for an even better cheesy texture. You can also add some extra cream cheese or crumbled feta to the meat base.
Net Carbs
3.2 g
Fiber
0.3 g
Total Carbs
3.5 g
Protein
38.7 g
Fats
28.5 g
432 cals
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Ingredients
Ground beef
800 g
Extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp
Butter
1 tsp
Salt
0.5 tsp
Garlic powder
1 tsp
Cayenne
0.5 tsp
Onion
0.5 medium - 2 1/2" diameter
Parsley
0.25 cup
Cheddar cheese, natural
1 cup, shredded
Parmesan cheese, fresh (hard)
1.5 cup, shredded
Tomato paste
1 tbsp
Cream cheese
120 g
Recipe Steps
steps 7
1 h
Step 1
Peel and chop the onion. Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.Step 2
Add the butter, ground beef, salt, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper. Cook for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally and breaking the meat into smaller pieces. When done, drain the grease from the pan.Step 3
Chop the parsley. Add the parsley, cream cheese, and tomato paste to the pan. Mix well and cook for another 5-7 minutes. Remove from the heat and let it cool for a few minutes.Step 4
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Shred the parmesan cheese. Transfer the prepared beef mixture to a 24x15 cm (9x6 inch) casserole dish. Stir half the parmesan cheese into the ground beef mixture and top with the remaining parmesan.Step 5
Shred the cheddar cheese. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar evenly over the parmesan layer. Bake for 15 minutes.Step 6
When done, remove it from the oven and let it sit for about 10 minutes. Cut into 8 equal pieces. Transfer to serving plates.Step 7
Optionally, garnish with chopped parsley or a dollop of sour cream. Serve immediately. Enjoy!
Comments
Rocker76 7 months ago
Used 90% lean ground beef to reduce the grease. It was fabulous! A keeper for sure ❣️
UpbeatRadish645807 7 months ago
Don’t forget to DRAIN the meat
AwesomeRadish673460 a year ago
Made this yesterday. Not good! Very greasy. Weird texture, like eating SOS. What a waste of good ingredients
AmazingAvocado447753 a year ago
I added some curry powder, cumin and riced cauliflour.
FantasticKale456507 a year ago
Sickeningly greasy - the ground beef should be drained before adding the other ingredients. Then it would be delicious.
oklizajane 10 months ago
The recipe states to drain the ground beef right after cooking it
AmazingAvocado447753 a year ago
It would not be a problem if you buy proper ground beef (dont buy from a supermarket)