Keto Taco Casserole

Name: Keto Taco Casserole
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon canola oil; 1 pound ground beef; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped; 1 package (1 ounce) taco seasoning; 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained; 2 cups (16 ounces) 4% cottage cheese, optional; 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend; Toppings: Sliced green onion, sliced black olives, salsa, sour cream, chopped avocado, guacamole, pickled jalapenos

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield 4 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Love Tex-Mex flavors? Try our keto taco casserole recipe for a satisfying and delicious low-carb meal. Cheesy, flavorful and oh-so-good!

Ingredients

1 teaspoon canola oil
1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 package (1 ounce) taco seasoning
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained
2 cups (16 ounces) 4% cottage cheese, optional
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
Toppings: Sliced green onion, sliced black olives, salsa, sour cream, chopped avocado, guacamole, pickled jalapenos

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large oven-proof skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add ground beef, onion and red pepper; cook until beef is browned and vegetables are tender, 6-7 minutes. Stir in seasoning mix and diced tomatoes. Bring to a simmer; cook until thickened, 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in cottage cheese, if desired. Sprinkle with shredded cheese.
Bake until cheese is bubbly, 10-15 minutes. Serve with toppings, as desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 490 calories, 33g fat (14g saturated fat), 120mg cholesterol, 1339mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 33g protein.