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Mexican ground beef casserole

Hello Keto Mexican Casserole, you're new go-to weeknight meal! You're gonna love this cheesy, juicy goodness! It's perfect for meal prepping too!
Course Entree
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword casserole, ground beef casserole, Mexican Ground Beef Casserole
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 328kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • ¼ red onion diced
  • 1 jalapeno diced (include seeds for heat)
  • 2 tbsp. taco seasoning mix
  • 1 tsp. kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 oz. cream cheese softened
  • ¼ cup beef broth
  • ¾ cup salsa divided
  • 2 low carb tortillas
  • 2 ½ c. shredded Mexican cheese
  • Sliced green onion optional
  • Fresh cilantro optional
  • Sour cream optional
  • Jalapeno slices optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add ground beef, onion and jalapeno and cook, breaking up meat with a wooden spoon, for 5-6 minutes or until browned. Sprinkle in taco seasoning, salt, and pepper and stir for 1 minute. Drain and return to skillet.
  • Add cream cheese, beef broth, and ¼ cup salsa, stirring into beef until creamy and well blended. Simmer for 5 minutes until combined.
  • To assemble, spread ½ of the taco meat mixture on the bottom of the casserole dish. Sprinkle 1 cup of cheese, then place one of the low carb tortillas on top.
  • Repeat for the second layer. Top tortilla layer with remaining salsa and sprinkle with cheese. Bake for 25 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with green onion and/or cilantro and serve with sour cream and sliced jalapeño, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 328kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 125mg | Sodium: 1258mg | Potassium: 312mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1160IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 520mg | Iron: 2mg