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Keto Ground Beef Casserole – easy low carb comfort food!

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This keto ground beef casserole is an easy and delicious one pan dinner the whole family will love. Savory ground beef, marinara and different cheeses make for a tasty low carb dinner with just 3.2g net carbs.

You might also like the popular low carb cheeseburger casserole recipe!

Aerial view of a pan of low carb ground beef casserole.

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I don’t know about you but in winter I really like casseroles. Casseroles were made for low carb or keto diets because they are filled with savory ingredients like meats, cheeses, cream, etc. Then just add some lower carb vegetables and you have a yummy, gooey keto casserole!

Today I was inspired by my friend who always makes something called Johhny Roestti. I have never had it but I found out it’s a dish with noodles, ground beef and tomato sauce. This is my low carb version of that dish. This keto ground beef casserole is now my favorite dish. Seriously it is sooooo good!

Aerial view of a pan of low carb ground beef casserole and a small white plate of it.

Other low carb casseroles

I love casseroles even though I didn’t grow up with them. The fact that they have everything in one bite appeals to me. So on this blog I have quite a few low carb keto casseroles you might like if you enjoy comfort foods:

 

Keto Ground beef casserole ingredients 

Today I used the follow ingredient to make this decadent low carb casserole: ground beef, fennel seed, Italian seasonings, paprika, low carb marinara sauce, Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, cream cheese, eggs and heavy cream.

Note that I really like this marinara sauce I get at Aldi. It’s called  Specially Selected Premium Marinara sauce and has 5g net carbs per 1/2 cup of sauce. There are lower carb sauces that you can buy on Amazon. This Organico Bello has 2g net carbs and this Rao’s has 3g net carbs per half cup. However I have not tried either but they have good reviews. I have these and some other low carb condiments you might like in my Amazon store.

A baking dish of Italian ground beef casserole with a big spoon and a portion gone.

Ground Beef Casserole Recipe

This is not a very difficult low carb casserole to make and I have pictures below to show you some of the steps but here it is in a nutshell:

  1. Microwave the cauliflower for 5 minutes.
  2. Add the beef and spices to a skillet and brown.
  3. When the beef is browned and the cauliflower is done, mix together and then spoon into a baking dish.
  4. In the skillet add the cream cheese, cream and Parmesan cheese.
  5. Whisk until the cheeses are melted. Let it cool a bit and then add in the beaten egg and pour over meat and cauliflower mixture.
  6. Spoon the sauce onto the casserole and then top with mozzarella cheese.
  7. Bake 30 minutes until brown and bubbly.

 

A skillet with ground beef and cauliflower.

Brown the meat in a skillet along with the fennel, Italian spices and paprika. This will give it a bit of an Italian sausage taste. In the meantime you can cook the cauliflower in the microwave and then add to the beef mixture. Next spoon into a casserole dish.

A baking dish with ground beef and cream sauce.

To make the cream sauce, whisk the cream cheese, Parmesan cheese and cream in a skillet until the cheeses are melted and well combined. Let it cool a bit and then add in the beaten egg and pour over the meat mixture.

 

A baking dish with ground beef, cream sauce and tomato sauce.

Now we spoon the sauce on top and sprinkle the cheese. 

 

A baking dish with the keto ground beef casserole ready to be baked.

Bake for about 30 minutes until the cheese is nice and brown.

A long photo of a white dish of casserole and a baking dish casserole in the background.

 

Well I hope you like this keto ground beef casserole as much as I did. I froze some for a quick lunch and reheated it and reheated it still tastes great. This is one of my favorite meals now so if you like casseroles give this one a try. The nutritional information for 1/8 of this casserole is”

334 cals / 25.2g fat / 4.6g carbs /. 1.4g fiber / 22g protein = 3.2g net carbs

Aerial view of a pan of low carb ground beef casserole.
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Low Carb Keto Ground Beef Casserole

This keto ground beef casserole is an easy and delicious one pan dinner the whole family will love. Savory ground beef, marinara and different cheeses make for a tasty low carb dinner with just 3.2g net carbs.

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword breakfast casserole, ground beef
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 334 kcal
Author Denise

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon fennel seed
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian spice seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 cups cauliflower florets
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1/4 cup cream cheese (2 oz)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 cup marinara sauce (I used Specialty Selects)
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

  2. Add the beef to a skillet along with the fennel, Italian seasonings and paprika. Cook until browned.

  3. In the meantime place the cauliflower in the microwave and cook for 5 minutes.

  4. Once brown, add in cauliflower mix and then spoon into a baking dish. Note* I used a leaner ground beef. If you use a fattier ground beef and have a lot of grease, please drain it before adding the cauliflower.

  5. To mkae the cheese sauce, in the skillet add the cream cheese, cream and Parmesan cheese. Whisk until the cheeses are melted then take it off the stove and let cool a bit.

  6. Add in the beaten egg to the cooled cheese sauce, whisk and then pour over meat and cauliflower mixture.

  7. Spoon the sauce onto the casserole and then top with mozzarella cheese.

  8. Bake 30 minutes until brown and bubbly.

 

 

 

Long photo of a full pan of keto ground beef casserole with text overlay.

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Nutritional information for the recipe is provided as a courtesy and is approximate only. You should always do your own calculations if you are concerned about the accuracy of this or any recipe. I use the Lose It app for all of my nutritional information because I have for years.

Comments

  1. Theresa

    September 8, 2019 at 6:09 pm

    Great recipe although I was confused in the typed recipe where to put the cream cheese mixture. I didn’t see it there, but the pictures gave me an idea of where it should go. Happy to find this recipe.

    Reply

    • Denise

      September 9, 2019 at 6:26 am

      Hi Theresa, I so glad you liked it. I’m sorry if the instructions were not clear but I’ve fixed them for everyone else. Thanks for bringing that to my attention!

      Reply

    • Denise

      August 30, 2019 at 7:32 am

      Hi Emily,
      I did not because I used a leaner ground beef. But if it seems to greasy to you, yes drain the grease. I’ll add that to the recipe. Thanks for pointing that out and good luck!

      Reply

  3. Michelle

    May 28, 2019 at 8:41 pm

    This is my new go to favorite casserole, 3rd time making it. I’ve Aldo shared it with a couple friends and they love it also. I one thing I added was sautéed mushrooms and some roasted garlic. Just delicious

    Reply

  4. Kelsey Rickert

    March 4, 2019 at 9:29 am

    With a busy work schedule we have to have a casserole on hand at least once a week! I have been in a casserole funk so this will help get me out of that! Love that it is low carb and keto friendly too!

    Reply

  11. Michelle

    March 3, 2019 at 2:14 pm

    I love casseroles in winter. This looks so comforting and tasty and I love all the flavours in this, especially the fennel seeds, so good!

    Reply

  12. Jo

    March 3, 2019 at 8:38 am

    I’m a huge fan of casserole recipes. Your beef casserole dish looks perfect and comforting. Would be perfect for chilly winter nights.

    Reply

  14. Heather

    March 2, 2019 at 11:38 am

    Ooh this looks good. And I’ve been trying to watch the carbs lately so can’t wait to try this. I have a head of cauliflower too that has been sitting in the fridge. Can’t wait to use it in this recipe!

    Reply

  15. Beth Neels

    February 26, 2019 at 1:42 pm

    I just love casseroles in the winter, as well! They are so comforting! This sounds so flavorful, I don’t think you could even miss the noodles! Yummy!

    Reply

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