This keto ground beef casserole recipe is a tasty one-dish low carb dinner for the whole family. The easy keto ground beef recipe comes together quickly and is perfect to feed a crowd, for meal prep or a potluck. The healthy gluten-free casserole recipe also includes cooking tips and variations for the best skinny low carb beef casserole ever.
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Keto ground beef casserole – Easy low carb ground beef recipe for dinner
Mygluten-free keto ground beef casserole is low carb comfort food at its finest.Rich, savoury, and full of flavour, it’s one of my favourite healthy low carbdinner recipes and quick midweek family meal ideas. And yes, keto casserole isan easy low carb ground beef recipe to make ahead and freeze.
Withholiday season in full swing, you might be looking for great potluck ideas forwork and easy Christmas potluck ideas. And this easy keto ground beef recipe isdefinitely a crowd-pleasing recipe for potlucks because it’s very family-friendlyand quick to whip up. I hope this tasty keto ground beef recipe will become astaple for your family as it is for mine.
Layers in this low carb keto ground beef casserole
Traditionalground beef casserole recipes often include carbs in the form of pasta,potatoes or rice, which aren’t suitable for low carb ground meat recipes.Instead, this keto ground beef casserole uses a mix of three healthy low carbvegetables, which makes it a skinny beef casserole in addition to being keto-friendly.
Thiseasy low carb weeknight dinner is comprised of layers. We have 3 main layers inthe homemade ground beef casserole…
The vegetable layer
The baseof this healthy casserole recipe is made of broccoli, cauliflower and carrots.I simply sliced the carrots and cut the cauliflower and broccoli into smallflorets. Then, the veggies have to be stir-fried first to cook them through.And don’t forget to season because no one likes mushy, tasteless vegetables.
You caneither use fresh produce or use frozen products to save time and make thissimple homemade casserole even quicker.
The hearty ground beef layer
Youobviously can’t have a healthy ground beef casserole without ground beef. Thislayer consists of sautéed ground beef with chopped onion and minced garlic. Ifyou don’t like garlic, simply omit it from the recipe. For a light garlicflavour use only one small clove, an for a strong garlicky taste add two largegarlic cloves.
Iseasoned the beef with fresh parsley, salt (1 teaspoon per pound will give agood taste), black pepper, ground nutmeg, and allspice. The last two spicesaren’t essential, and it’s okay to skip them, but I find they add richness anddepth of flavour to the ground beef.
The cheese topping
The lastlayer in keto ground casserole is the cheese topping. I used a mix ofmozzarella and cheddar, but you can easily substitute with other types ofcheese, too. Depending on how salty the cheese is, sprinkle the keto casserolewith a little salt and pepper before baking.
Tips for how to make keto ground beef casserole
Fromstart to finish, you can make this gluten-free ground beef casserole in about 45minutes, which makes it great for entertaining or a nice keto dinner. Best part?You only need 1 pan to fry the vegetables and beef.
Here area few tips for how to make healthy keto ground beef casserole:
- Saute the vegetables. Stir fry the vegetables in oil and butter. Once they are soft andlightly browned, transfer them into the casserole dish. Tip: The veggiescook faster and more evenly when you add a splash of water.
- Cook the ground beef. Next, cook the ground beef, onion, garlic and seasonings until the meatis nicely browned and the onion looks translucent, which takes approximately 7to 10 minutes. Tip: Don’t saute the beef longer than that or the meat mightbecome dry.
- Assemble the casserole. Place the beef mixture on the veggie layer in the casserole dish.
- Top the healthy beef casserole. Sprinkle shredded cheese evenly over the lowcarb recipe.
- Bake the keto beef casserole. Once the layers are assembled, the low carbcasserole goes in the oven, until the cheese is melted and gooey.
Keto ground beef casserole variations
Thisketo casserole is delicious the way it’s written, but don’t be afraid to tryout some variations. Here are some ideas:
- Easy cheeseburger casserole or cheeseburger pie – Drizzle the meat layer withsugar-free ketchup and mustard to create a hearty keto cheeseburger casserolerecipe.
- Tomato sauce– Stir smooth or chunky tomato sauce into the keto ground beef beforeassembling the easy casserole recipe. Tomato sauce makes it even moresucculent.
- Keto ground beef and broccoli – Skip the cauliflower and carrots and justuse broccoli for this keto casserole recipe. It will still be a delicious lowcarb weeknight dinner. Of course, you can also use all cauliflower and enjoy alow carb recipe with ground beef and cauliflower.
- Ground beef green bean casserole – Anotheridea is to swap the veggies for green beans and prepare a keto beef green beancasserole recipe.
- Other ground meats – You can trade out the ground beef for ground turkey or a beef andpork mix in this skinny casserole recipe.
- Taco seasoning– You might love a little heat with your keto casserole with ground beef!Simply mix some taco seasoning or chilli powder with the ground beef for extraspiciness.
Additional toppings
Thiseasy ground beef casserole recipe is a breeze to customise with your favouritetoppings. You can put the following ideas either on or inthis keto casserole! Try these ideas to get you started:
- Bacon –Crumble crispy bacon on top of the cheese.
- Pickles –Top the ground beef with chopped pickles for a keto hamburger dill picklecasserole recipe.
- Nuts –Chopped nuts (e.g. almonds, pecans or walnuts) add some crunch to our low carbbeef casserole.
Can you freeze low carb ground beef casserole?
Yes, youcan freeze this easy keto ground beef casserole. Skinny ground beef casseroleis a great dish for meal prep and freezing. Simply assemble the low carb dinneridea and allow it to cool to room temperature before freezing. The ketocasserole recipe can be frozen for up to 6 months.
How to reheat Keto ground beef casserole
Toreheat after freezing, either do it from frozen or thaw the low carb casserolefirst. Simply follow the instructions above for baking the casserole.
Note: The cheese topping melts into themeat a little more than it would if it was fresh, but the easy ground beefcasserole is still delicious!
More low carb recipes with ground beef and keto dinner ideas
Needmore low carb beef recipes and low carb family meals? If you love this ketocasserole beef, try some of my other low carb ground beef recipes for dinner:
- slow cooker Italian meatballs
- gluten-free Swedish meatballs
- mushroom kale frittata crepes
- healthy zucchini frittata
Anddon’t forget to follow our keto board on Pinterest for even more low carb familyrecipes!
Easy Low-Carb Keto Ground Beef Casserole – Quick & Healthy Weeknight Dinner Family Recipe
Yield: 8 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Bake Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
This keto ground casserole recipe is a tasty one-dish low carb dinner for the whole family. This easy keto ground beef recipe comes together quickly and is perfect feed a crowd, for meal prep or a potluck. The healthy gluten-free casserole recipe also includes cooking tips and variations for the best skinny low carb beef casserole ever.
Ingredients
- 2 cups / 250 g / 9 oz carrots, peeled and sliced* (see tip below for how to measure the vegetables)
- 2 cups / 250 g / 9 oz broccoli florets
- 2 cups / 250 g / 9 oz cauliflower florets
- 2 lb / 900 g / 32 oz ground beef (chuck works great)
- 1 cup / 125 g / 4 oz mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup / 125 g / 4 oz cheddar, shredded
- 6 tbsp avocado oil (can sub for olive oil)
- 4 tbsp grass-fed butter
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 – 2 garlic gloves, minced, or 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp parsley, minced
- 3 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground allspice
Instructions
- Grease a 14 in x 10 in / 35 cm x 25 cm casserole dish with 2 tbsp oil.
- Heat 2 tbsp avocado oil and 2 tbsp butter in a large saute pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Add the carrots, cauliflower, and broccoli.
- Season the vegetables with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper or according to your taste.
- Add 1/4 cup / 60 ml / 2 fl oz water and stir fry until the vegetables are cooked and the water is mostly gone, for about 7 to 10 minutes.
- Transfer the vegetables evenly to the casserole dish and set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F / 200°C / gas mark 6.
- Wipe down the pan to pan to remove any vegetable bits. Add 2 tbsp oil, 2 tbsp butter, the ground beef, onion, garlic, parsley, 2 tsp salt, 1 tsp ground pepper, nutmeg and allspice.
- Saute until the beef is browned and onion looks translucent, for about 10 minutes. Stir constantly.
- Sprinkle the beef mixture over the vegetables in the casserole dish.
- Top with shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 10 minutes, until the cheese is melted.
- Sprinkle with more parsley and serve warm.
Notes
How to measure the vegetable using cups
If measuring the vegetables by volume (using measuring cups), follow these tips:
- Carrots: First, cut the carrots into slices. Then pack the carrot slices into a
measuring cup until full. - Broccoli and cauliflower: Break or cut the broccoli and cauliflower into small florets. Press the cauliflower in the cup until full.
Can you freeze low carb ground beef casserole?
Yes, you can freeze this easy Keto ground beef casserole. Skinny ground beef casserole is a great dish for meal prep and freezing. Simply assemble the low carb dinner idea and allow it to cool to room temperature before freezing. The keto casserole recipe can be frozen for up to 6 months.
How to reheat keto ground beef casserole
To reheat after freezing, either do it from frozen or thaw the low carb casserole first. Simply follow the instructions above for baking the casserole.
Note: The cheese topping melts into the meat a little more than it would if it was fresh, but the easy ground beef casserole is still delicious!
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 590Total Fat: 44gSaturated Fat: 17gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 23gCholesterol: 141mgSodium: 1240mgCarbohydrates: 9gFiber: 3gSugar: 3gProtein: 39g
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