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Low Carb Hamburger Casserole

Low Carb Hamburger Casserole Recipe

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium zucchini, diced
  • 1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 oz cream cheese, cubed
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Method
 

  1. Brown the ground beef in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until no pink remains, about 5 minutes. Add onion and bell pepper and cook 3 minutes, draining excess fat if needed.
  2. Stir in garlic and tomato paste, cook 1 minute, then add diced tomatoes, cream cheese, oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer 5 minutes until sauce thickens.
  3. Remove from heat, fold in zucchini, smooth the top, and scatter cheddar over the surface. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  4. Broil on high 1 to 2 minutes until cheese gets golden spots, rest 5 minutes, then serve.

Notes

For the creamiest sauce, make sure the cream cheese has come to room temperature before you add it; cold cubes take longer to melt and can leave little lumps. The casserole sets up even firmer after a short rest, so don’t rush to scoop it straight from the oven.