Cheesy Keto Mexican Casserole with Ground Beef
Equipment
- 1 large frying pan
- 1 large mixing bowl
- 1 cheese shredder
Ingredients
- 3 lb ground beef 90% lean, 10% fat
- 1¼ cup Cheddar cheese yellow, sharp, and grated yourself. Pre-shredded cheese does not melt as well.
- 1¼ cup Monterey Jack cheese Shredded. Colby Jack works just as well as a replacement.
- 1 can Rotel diced tomatoes 10 oz. You can dice a whole tomato yourself too if you have the time!
- 3 large eggs 3 large or 2 jumbo eggs will work
- 1 whole jalapeno pepper seeds removed and thinly sliced
- 1 large spanish onion
- 1 whole bell pepper any color works as they all taste the same
- 5 cloves garlic peeled and minced
- 2½ tbsp taco seasoning make it fresh at home by blending crushed red pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, oregano, paprika, and chili powder
- fresh garnish Top with green onion and fresh cilantro. Serve with sour cream and salsa
Instructions
- Start by preheating the oven to 400℉. Next, heat a large frying pan to medium-high heat and add all of your ground beef to the pan. Stir frequently to prevent burning.
- While the meat is cooking, chop onions and bell pepper into pieces tiny enough to eat with a spoon. Mince garlic and set aside. Drain meat of excess oil and place into a bowl. Season with 2½ tbsp taco seasoning and set aside.
- In the same pan set to medium-high heat, cook the chopped bell peppers and onions in the fat left behind by the ground beef for 2 minutes. Once onions are beginning to turn translucent, add in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until it is starting to brown.
- Remove from heat and add the onion, pepper, and garlic mixture along with 1 can of rotel diced tomatoes into the seasoned ground beef. Gently fold in 2 jumbo eggs until completely coated. Season with additional salt for added taste if preferred.
- Pour the ground beef blend into a 9” x 13” casserole dish. Top with 1¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese and 1¼ cup shredded Monterey jack cheese. Thinly slice the jalapeno pepper and remove all seeds. Place evenly on top of casserole.
- Place in oven and cook for 25 minutes at 400℉ or until cheese is completely melted. Allow the casserole to cool for 15 minutes before serving. Garnish with freshly cut green onion, sour cream, a squirt of lime, and fresh salsa for added flavor.
- Enjoy!