Description
Enjoy a satisfying keto-friendly meal with this cheesy taco ground beef bake that’s perfect for families and meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (lean)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (optional)
- 1/2 small onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup tomato sauce (sugar-free)
- 3 oz cream cheese
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- sour cream (optional)
- diced avocado (optional)
- jalapeños (optional)
- green onions (optional)
- cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Add olive oil to a skillet over medium heat, and sauté the diced onion and minced garlic for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and soft.
- Cook the ground beef in the skillet until browned, breaking it up with a spatula for even cooking, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Pour in the tomato sauce and add the cream cheese. Stir until melted and creamy.
- Spread the beef mixture evenly into a small baking dish.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese generously over the beef mixture.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown on top.
- Let the casserole sit for 5 minutes before serving.
- Serve warm with optional toppings like sour cream, diced avocado, jalapeños, green onions, or cilantro.
Notes
For a creamier texture, ensure to stir the cream cheese well with the beef mixture. Adjust spices to taste for preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg