Keto Mexican Casserole
Keto Mexican Casserole is a spicy, cheesy combination of ground beef, riced cauliflower, peppers, and a blend of cheeses. It’s a low carb, gluten free dinner recipe that’s easy to make and very flavorful.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time35 minutes mins
Total Time45 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Beef, Gluten Free, Low Carb
Servings: 6
Calories: 415kcal
- 1.5 pounds ground beef * I use 96% lean
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 large head cauliflower * riced (about 5 cups)
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 peppers * diced (red, orange, and/or yellow)
- 1 jalapeno pepper * finely diced
- 1 1/2 cups enchilada sauce
- 1 1/2 cups pepper jack cheese * shredded
- 1 cup cheddar cheese * shredded
- cilantro * optional, garnish
- sour cream * optional, for serving
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Season the ground beef with the salt and pepper. Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and once hot, add the ground beef.
Cook, breaking up the ground beef as you go, until it’s cooked through and no longer pink in the center, about 5-7 minutes. Add the ground beef to a large casserole dish with the riced cauliflower.
Return the pan to the stovetop and add the olive oil. Once hot, add the peppers. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring often, until just starting to blister.
Add the peppers to the casserole along with the enchilada sauce and pepper jack cheese. Stir until everything is well combined.
Top with the cheddar cheese.
Bake for about 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the casserole is hot and bubbly.
Garnish with cilantro, if desired and serve with sour cream if you’d like.
Tips and Techniques
- To avoid added starch, shred the cheeses from block rather than using pre-shredded bagged cheese. It also melts better without the starch in it.
- If you are unsure how to rice cauliflower, you can reference this post on How To Rice Cauliflower for 2 different methods.
- Store leftovers tightly covered in the refrigerator. Use within 3-4 days.
* Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary.
Serving: 1g | Calories: 415kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 115mg | Sodium: 1278mg | Potassium: 767mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 2073IU | Vitamin C: 95mg | Calcium: 378mg | Iron: 4mg