An easy dinner idea that the entire family will enjoy, this CHEESY MEXICAN KETO TACO CASSEROLE is loaded with ground beef, topped with cheese, and then baked in the oven. Without the carbs, enjoy the taste of tacos!
At our home, it’s almost time for Taco Tuesday, and this week I made one of my favorite Mexican dishes(that happen to be keto friendly). For so many reasons, Taco casserole is great. Not only does it not sacrifice the taste of real tacosis, but it super easy!
While I enjoy this casserole as apart of my keto diet, as a matter of fact, – my family loves it too! When they want to, they still use chips to scoop up the casserole, so they don’t mind it at all!
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- Weight Loss: One of the primary reasons people adopt the keto diet is for weight loss. By drastically reducing carbohydrate intake and replacing it with healthy fats, the body enters a state of ketosis, where it burns stored fat for energy, leading to weight loss.
- Improved Mental Clarity: Many individuals on the keto diet report enhanced mental clarity and focus. The brain can efficiently use ketones (produced during ketosis) as an energy source, potentially improving cognitive function.
- Stabilized Blood Sugar Levels: The keto diet may help regulate blood sugar levels, making it beneficial for people with type 2 diabetes or those looking to manage insulin resistance.
- Increased Energy Levels: Once adapted to burning fat for fuel, many individuals experience more stable and sustained energy levels throughout the day, avoiding the energy spikes and crashes associated with high-carb diets.
- Appetite Suppression: The high-fat and moderate-protein content of the keto diet often leads to increased feelings of fullness and reduced cravings, which can be advantageous for those trying to control their appetite.
- Improved Cholesterol Profiles: Contrary to the misconception that a high-fat diet negatively impacts cholesterol, the keto diet has been shown to improve the lipid profile for many individuals, with increased HDL (“good” cholesterol) and decreased triglycerides.
- Inflammation Reduction: Some studies suggest that the keto diet may have anti-inflammatory effects, potentially helping individuals with conditions related to inflammation, such as arthritis.
- Epilepsy Management: The ketogenic diet has been used for decades as a therapeutic approach to manage epilepsy, particularly in children. It can significantly reduce the frequency of seizures in some cases
KETO TACO CASSEROLE INGREDIENTS
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Ground Beef – This start with well-seasoned ground beef. We prefer lean ground beef to avoid excess oil.
Taco Seasoning(classic taco flavor).
Green Peppers, Onion, & Garlic – These are sauteed with the ground beef, and add an extra layer of flavor.
Eggs – For the casserole, the egg acts as a binder and keeps everything together. Don’t worry, once the recipe is baked, you won’t even be able to taste the egg.
Cheese – On top of the casserole, to melt.
Toppings – With all of my favorite keto friendly toppings, I like to top the casserole once it’s done baking.
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yield: 12 SERVINGS
prep time: 10 MINUTES
cook time: 25 MINUTES
total time: 35 MINUTES
INGREDIENTS
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1/2 large onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 large bell pepper, diced
- 1 packet of taco seasoning
- 4 eggs
- 2 cups Mexican cheese, shredded
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. On medium-high heat in a skillet heated, with the green peppers, onions, and garlic, brown the ground beef.
- Drain the excess oil once the beef is no longer pink using a strainer and return the beef mixture back to the pan. Stir in the taco seasoning.
- To a casserole dish, transfer the beef mixture and spread it out evenly.
- Combine the eggs and half of the shredded cheese in a small bowl. Until the eggs are lightly beaten, stir the mixture. Next, into the casserole dish, pour the egg mixture evenly over the beef. To ensure that the cheese gets in between the meat, mix the casserole a bit.
- With the remaining cheese, top the casserole evenly, and until the cheese is melted and bubbly, bake uncovered for TWENTY FIVE minutes.
- Remove it from the oven once the casserole is done and top with your favorite keto taco toppings.
- Serve immediately.
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NUTRITION INFORMATION:
CHEESY MEXICAN KETO TACO CASSEROLE
YIELD: 12
SERVING SIZE: 1
Amount Per Serving:
CALORIES: 317
TOTAL FAT: 21g
SATURATED FAT: 9g
TRANS FAT: 1g
UNSATURATED FAT: 9g
CHOLESTEROL: 148mg
SODIUM: 384mg
CARBOHYDRATES: 3g
FIBER: 0g
SUGAR: 1g
PROTEIN: 27g