Keto Tex-Mex Ground Beef Casserole
This keto Tex-Mex ground beef casserole combines seasoned beef, cauliflower rice, tomato paste, onion, and melted Cheddar for a taco-inspired dish without the tortillas. Chili powder, cumin, coriander, garlic, and onion powder bring warm, familiar flavor, while eggs and heavy cream help bind the rich casserole. Serve it for a satisfying weeknight dinner or a casual family meal.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook50 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Keto Tex-Mex Ground Beef Casserole, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 60 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 10 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 65 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 12
- Heart Health
- 77
- Metabolic
- 25
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 51
- Performance
- 39
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat an 11x7-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- 2
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef; cook and stir until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, coriander, salt, and black pepper until evenly distributed. Cook until fragrant, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
- 3
Whisk eggs and cream together in a bowl; add to the beef mixture. Transfer to the prepared baking dish and pat down evenly.
- 4
Wipe the skillet clean; add olive oil and heat over medium heat. Add onion; cook until soft and translucent, about 2 minutes. Add the remaining chili powder, garlic powder, and onion powder; season with salt and black pepper. Stir in tomato paste; cook, stirring often, 2 to 3 minutes. Add cauliflower rice; continue cooking for 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in Cheddar cheese, and transfer to the top of the beef mixture, smoothing with a spatula to flatten the top.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes. Sprinkle the remaining Cheddar over the top; continue baking until the cheese has melted, about 5 minutes more. Remove from the oven; cool for about 5 minutes. Serve warm.
- 6
Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup Cheddar over the top; continue baking until the cheese has melted, about 5 minutes more.
- 7
Remove from the oven; cool for about 5 minutes. Serve warm.
- Calories 469.72 kcal High 23%
- Protein 41.34 g Good Source 83%
- Carbohydrate 10.91 g 4%
- Total Fat 31.11 g High 40%
- Saturated Fat 17.17 g High 86%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 204.2 mg High 68%
- Sodium 659.15 mg High 29%
- Dietary Fiber 2.85 g Moderate 10%
- Total Sugars 1.3 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 440.51 mg Good Source 34%
- Iron 7.15 mg Good Source 40%
- Potassium 335.98 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 25.35 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 2.34 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin D 0.65 mcg Low Source 3%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Keto Tex Mex Ground Beef Casserole is a Tex Mex dinner recipe made with 20 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr, serves 6, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Beef, Black Pepper, Cheddar Cheese, and Chili Powder. Each serving provides about 469.72 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Keto Tex-Mex Ground Beef Casserole?
- It is a Tex-Mex casserole recipe made with 20 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Keto Tex-Mex Ground Beef Casserole made of?
- The main ingredients are Beef, Black Pepper, Cheddar Cheese, Chili Powder, Cooking Spray. The full list of 20 is above.
- What goes well with Keto Tex-Mex Ground Beef Casserole?
- Explore these Tex-Mex side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Keto Tex-Mex Ground Beef Casserole?
- About 1 hr in total: 10 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 469.72 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Keto Tex-Mex Ground Beef Casserole easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 20 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Keto Tex-Mex Ground Beef Casserole healthy?
- Keto Tex-Mex Ground Beef Casserole has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 469.72 calories and 41.34 g of protein, or 83% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 659.15 mg (29% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 17.17 g (86% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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