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Tex-Mex Beef Casserole in a small square cast iron serving dish with another dish of lettuce and tomato on the side.
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4.38 from 16 votes

Tex-Mex Beef Casserole

Creamy, cheesy, and with a kick of spice, what's not to love? Try this Tex-Mex Beef Casserole today!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Keto Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Keyword: keto ground beef dinner, keto meal prep, keto Mexican casserole, keto Tex-Mex beef casserole, low-carb beef casserole
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 307kcal
Author: Chef Jenn

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 4 tablespoons Keto Taco Seasoning
  • 14 ounce can Rotel tomatoes with chilis or 1 can of 14-ounce Rotel tomatoes
  • 2 cups shredded Monterey jack cheese
  • 4 ounces cream cheese
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup low sodium beef broth add more if you like it saucier
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 green pepper diced
  • 1 lime zest and juice
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat until cooked through. Drain off fat/liquid.
  • Add the
    Keto Taco Seasoning to the skillet and mix well over medium heat.
  • Add the cream cheese, beef broth, diced green bell pepper, Rotel tomatoes, and salt to the beef. Stir well over medium heat until the cream cheese has dissolved into the sauce.
  • OPTIONAL - thicken the sauce with a combination of 1 tbsp of cornstarch dissolved in 2 tbsp of water. This will add about 1 carb per serving.
  • Add the cilantro, lime juice, and lime zest. Combine and transfer into a large casserole dish. Top with two cups of shredded Monterey jack cheese and finish with the cheddar.
  • Bake at 375-F for about 10-15 minutes or until it is hot and bubbly and the cheese is lightly brown.
  • Serve and enjoy!

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Notes

Recipe Card Tips

  • Let the sauce sit for a few minutes before judging the final texture. It continues to thicken as it stands.
  • Use hot canned tomatoes with chilies, or add fresh jalapeño or serrano, if you want more heat than the base recipe provides.
  • Swap the cheese blend freely. Any good melting cheese combination works in place of Monterey jack and cheddar.
  • For even more kick, add another tsp of chipotle powder.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 307kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 99mg | Sodium: 586mg | Potassium: 510mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 587IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 284mg | Iron: 3mg | Net Carbohydrates: 3g