Say hello to our Keto Cheeseburger Casserole Skillet! It's like having your favorite cheeseburger but without the extra carbs. Everything you love about a burger is in this one simple dish. No more settling for less tasty options. Grab a fork and dive into this yummy meal!

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- Preparation and cooking overview
- Chef's note
- 🥘 Ingredients for this keto cheeseburger casserole skillet recipe
- Ingredient substitutions
- Additional ingredients
- Cooking tools required
- Tools substitute options
- How to make Keto Cheeseburger Casserole Skillet: step-by-step guide
- Cooking methods
- Preparation steps
- Cooking instructions
- What to serve with the keto cheeseburger casserole?
- How to make it healthier
- Time-saving tips
- What can I prepare ahead of time?
- Storage and reheating instructions
- Recipe wrap-up and conclusion
- Looking for more keto casserole recipes? Check these out!
- Frequently asked questions
- 📖 Recipe
Preparation and cooking overview
Making this keto burger casserole couldn't be easier or quicker. Just cook some ground beef with onions and spices in a pan, then mix in tomato paste and cheese. Add pickles, red onions, tomatoes, more cheese, and a touch of mustard. Put it on a bed of shredded lettuce, and there you have it! In only 25 minutes, you can create a delicious, low-carb cheeseburger casserole that everyone in your family will enjoy.
Chef's note
If you're following a plant-based or dairy-free diet, you can easily adapt this keto cheeseburger casserole. Swap the ground beef for a plant-based substitute like Beyond Meat, and opt for a dairy-free cheddar cheese alternative such as Violife. These simple substitutions will ensure you enjoy the same fantastic flavors and textures without compromising your dietary choices.
🥘 Ingredients for this keto cheeseburger casserole skillet recipe
You will need the following simple ingredients to make this keto hamburger casserole:
Toppings
Ingredient substitutions
Want to make a change to the ingredients list? That's completely fine! Check out these keto-friendly substitutions you can make:
Additional ingredients
Add these optional ingredients to the keto cheeseburger casserole to elevate its flavors:

Cooking tools required
To make this low carb cheeseburger casserole recipe, you will need the following kitchen tools:
Tools substitute options
How to make Keto Cheeseburger Casserole Skillet: step-by-step guide
Cooking methods
Preparation steps
- Gather and measure the ingredients.
- Chop the red onion into small pieces.
- Dice the Roma tomato into small cubes.
- Slice the dill pickles.
- Shred the cheddar cheese and lettuce.
Cooking instructions
- Heat the oil in a 10" or larger cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the beef, onion, and spices. Brown the meat while stirring occasionally, about 6-7 minutes.
- Stir in the tomato paste and half of the shredded cheese until well combined and the cheese is melty.
- Top with dill pickle slices, red onion, tomatoes, and the remaining cheese.
- Drizzle yellow mustard over the casserole and serve over a bed of shredded lettuce.
Chef's pro tip
Don't cook the ground beef too long, or it might get dry. Just cook it until it's brown and not pink anymore. Stir it now and then, and it should take about 6-7 minutes. This way, the beef stays juicy, and your keto bacon cheeseburger skillet will be moist and tasty.

What to serve with the keto cheeseburger casserole?
Looking for the perfect sides to complement the keto cheeseburger skillet? Here are some great options to complete your meal:
How to make it healthier
Time-saving tips
What can I prepare ahead of time?
Storage and reheating instructions
Storage tips
Reheating best practices
Recipe wrap-up and conclusion
Our Keto Cheeseburger Casserole Skillet is like having a classic cheeseburger but without all the carbs. This dish is not only satisfying and delicious but also quick and easy to make. It's perfect for anyone on a low-carb diet or for those who simply want a hearty meal. With its rich flavors and simple preparation, it's sure to become a favorite in your household. Give it a try, and enjoy this comforting and tasty twist on a traditional favorite.
Looking for more keto casserole recipes? Check these out!
Frequently asked questions
📖 Recipe
Keto Cheeseburger Casserole Skillet
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil or butter (dairy-free if desired)
- 1 lb ground beef for plant-based swap in Beyond Meat
- ½ medium red onion chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 5 oz cheddar cheese divided, dairy-free if desired
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
Toppings:
- ½ cup sliced dill pickles
- ¼ medium red onion chopped
- 1 Roma tomato diced
- 4 cups shredded lettuce
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a 10" or larger cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the beef, onion, and spices. Brown the meat while stirring occasionally, about 6-7 minutes.
- Stir in the tomato paste and half of the shredded cheese until well combined and the cheese is melty.
- Top with dill pickle slices, red onion, tomatoes, and the remaining cheese.
- Drizzle yellow mustard over the casserole and serve over a bed of shredded lettuce.
Ernest Sewell says
It would be good to tell people what size skillet to use. Seems minor. A pound of cooked down ground beef or turkey would not be as hearty looking nor fill a space in a 12" skillet as it would in a 10" skillet.
Also, you should drain any fat before adding spices and tomato paste. If you cook spices too long, they lose their power. I would drain any fat first, add spice & tomato paste, then proceed - all in 10" skillet.
Might also be fun and interesting to lightly caramelize some onions beforehand, then cook the meat in the same skillet, and top it with both raw and caramelized onions. A little ground celery seed in the meat, and a pinch of red pepper flakes if desired, add a great subtle layer of flavor to the meat.
Mike Ipsen says
Made this tonight, it is basically like a cheeseburger flavored taco salad. Tasty and perfectly keto. I did add low sugar ketchup to mine to top off the flavor profile.
Lorna Higgs says
6/18/19
What is the serving size for the Hamburger Casserole. Are the fat, protein, net carbs, calorie, counts for the whole batch or for each serving?
Thank you
Alex Lester says
The nutritional info is for one serving, the serving sizes for each recipe can be found at the top of each recipe card. Hope this helps!
Lisa says
That looks delicious!
Leslie says
Great! Just like a loaded cheeseburger minus the carbs!