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Keto Mexican Casserole

Keto Mexican Casserole Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 385
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp dried oregano
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 10 oz can diced tomatoes with green chiles, drained well
  • 4 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey jack cheese
  • Sour cream, cilantro, and sliced avocado for serving

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Brown the beef in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes. Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic and cook 3 to 4 minutes until softened.
  2. Turn heat to medium-low. Stir in drained tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, oregano, and salt. Add cream cheese cubes and stir until fully melted and the mixture is creamy.
  3. Smooth the beef into an even layer. Top evenly with cheddar and Monterey jack. Bake 15 to 20 minutes until cheese is melted and edges are bubbly. Optionally broil 2 minutes for browned spots.
  4. Let rest 5 minutes. Spoon onto plates and top with sour cream, cilantro, and avocado.

Notes

If your skillet is not oven-safe, transfer the beef mixture to a greased 8x8 baking dish after step 2, then top with cheese and bake. The bake time may shift a couple of minutes depending on the dish shape, so watch the cheese for doneness.