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Keto Cheeseburger Casserole is a perfect way to enjoy a hearty ground beef dinner that’s full of flavor in every bite!
With just 5 carbs per serving and only 15 minutes of prep, this is an easy hamburger casserole that’s low-carb and gluten-free, too. Your family will ask you to make this dish again and again!
Keto Ground Beef Casserole
Hands down, I can promise you that this is the best keto casserole recipe you will ever try. It’s low-carb and gluten-free but doesn’t skimp out on any flavor. In fact, our easy beef casserole is even tastier than carb-heavy choices.
I can promise you firsthand that this low-carb hamburger casserole is perfect for getting kids to eat a wholesome meal. Not only is this dish full of protein, but it’s a great way to hide nutritious veggies.
This is one of my favorite dishes to feed my family with. It’s easy and filling – I like to make it over the weekend to have for the week ahead!
My family’s new favorite recipe! I love to make it the night before and pop it in the oven when I get home from work. It is always a favorite.
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Cheeseburger Casserole Ingredients
- ground beef
- olive oil
- onion powder
- garlic powder
- sugar-free tomato paste
- ground pepper
- eggs
- heavy cream
- cheddar grated
- green beans
- Dijon mustard
How to Make Cheeseburger Casserole
- Grease a 13 x 9 ″ baking dish with olive oil and set aside. Preheat your oven to 360°F. Place ground beef, onion powder, garlic powder, Dijon mustard, tomato paste, ground pepper, and salt in a large bowl. Stir well until combined.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Add the ground beef mixture and cook for about 10 minutes, breaking it up as it cooks, until it browns completely.
- Add the cooked ground beef mixture to your prepared baking dish in an even layer.
- Spread green beans over the beef. If opting for a lower-sodium dish, use fresh green beans.
- In a medium bowl, beat eggs. Add heavy cream and a pinch of salt.
- Evenly pour this mixture over the meat and green beans.
- Spread grated cheddar over the top of the beef and green bean mixture.
- Bake for 20-30 minutes, until the cheese, is golden brown. Serve, and enjoy!
Keto Hamburger Casserole Recipe Tips
- Mix in ground pork. Try mixing your ground beef with ground pork for an even more flavorful keto cheeseburger casserole.
- Double-check your tomato paste. Make sure your tomato paste is sugar-free. You can substitute it with sugar-free ketchup, as well.
- No need to thaw the green beans. If you’re using frozen green beans, you don’t need to thaw them. They will cook completely as the casserole bakes.
Cheeseburger Casserole Variations
For this easy keto hamburger recipe, I like to use green beans! They’re low in carbs and so tasty. Frozen or canned green beans work perfectly.
- Cauliflower
- Broccoli
- Peas
- Carrots
- Broccoli is one of my favorites to use in cheeseburger casserole. It’s just so delicious with the cheddar cheese!
Cheeseburger Casseroles FAQs
This is a perfect make-ahead dinner idea. Prepare everything in the baking dish, wrap it in foil, and then save it to bake later.
Yes! Prepare the dish as instructed and layer it in the baking dish. You can either bake and then freeze your burger casserole, or freeze it before baking.
If freezing before baking, add an additional 15 to 20 minutes to the baking time when ready to bake.
If freezing after baking, thaw it in the fridge overnight, then heat it back up in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes.
Keto Ground Beef Recipes
If you’re looking for more low-carb recipes to enjoy, we have plenty for you! Take a look at all of our low-carb recipes, or start with a few of our favorites:
And definitely try my Garlic Butter Sauce! You will want to put this sauce on everything.
Did you try our keto cheeseburger casserole recipe? Let us know what you think in the comments below! We love to hear from you!
Keto Cheeseburger Casserole
Equipment
- 13 x 9" baking dish
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs. ground beef lean
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil plus more for pan
- 1 tsp. onion powder
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 Tbsp. sugar-free tomato paste
- ½ tsp. ground pepper
- 3 eggs
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¾ cups cheddar grated
- 3 cups green beans
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
Instructions
- Grease an 13 x 9 ″ baking dish with olive oil and set aside. Preheat your oven to 360°F. Place 1 ½ pounds ground beef, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon tomato paste, ½ teaspoon ground pepper, and 1 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Stir well until combined.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet. Add the ground beef mixture and cook for about 10 minutes, breaking it up as it cooks, until it browns completely.
- Add the cooked ground beef mixture to your prepared baking dish in an even layer.
- Spread 3 cups canned or frozen green beans over the beef. If opting for a lower-sodium dish, use fresh green beans.
- In a medium bowl, beat 3 eggs. Add ½ cup heavy cream and a pinch of salt.Evenly pour this mixture over the meat and green beans.
- Spread 1 ½ cups grated cheddar over the top of the beef and green bean mixture.
- Bake for 20-30 minutes, until the cheese is golden brown. Serve, and enjoy!
Notes
- You can lower the sodium content in this dish by removing the salt and Dijon mustard, using low-sodium tomato paste, and cutting the cheese in half or using low-sodium cheese.
Diane says
When using an 8 X 8 pan (Cheeseburger Casserole), does that yield 8 portions, or when you use a 13 X 9? I think cutting an 8 X 8 into 8 portions seems like kind of small servings? Also, you forgot to list the Dijon in the ingredients list.
Em Beitel says
Hi Diane! Thank you for your comment (and for pointing out the missing ingredient in the list). An 8 x 8 pan will yield 9 portions, while the 13 x 9 will yield 12.