Kick your keto game up a notch with our irresistible Keto Tex Mex Casserole! Imagine this: savory ground beef, fiery jalapeños, and melty cheddar cheese, all brought together with our secret weapon — a homemade Tex-Mex seasoning that's just out of this world. Trust us, one bite, and you'll know this is the comfort food you've been missing all along!
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- Preparation and cooking overview
- Chef's note
- 🍲 Ingredients for this keto Tex Mex casserole recipe
- Ingredient substitutions
- Additional ingredients
- Cooking tools required
- Tools substitute options
- How to make Keto Tex Mex Casserole: step-by-step guide
- Cooking methods
- Preparation steps
- Cooking instructions
- What to serve with Tex-Mex 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
- Frequently asked questions
- 📖 Recipe
Preparation and cooking overview
Mix the spices to create a Tex-Mex seasoning blend. Then, sauté the ground beef with the seasoning, diced tomatoes, and jalapeños. Finally, put the cooked beef mixture in a casserole dish, top it with cheddar cheese, and bake to perfection. You'll have a zesty dinner within an hour at your dining table.
Chef's note
Prefer things on the milder side? No problem! You can easily dial down the heat by adjusting the pickled jalapeños and cayenne pepper in the seasoning to suit your taste. And why not experiment with cheeses? Try swapping in Monterey Jack or Pepper Jack for a deliciously different flavor twist.
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🍲 Ingredients for this keto Tex Mex casserole recipe
Here's the list of ingredients you'll need to make this Tex-Mex casserole at home:
For the Tex-Mex seasoning
For the Tex-Mex casserole
Ingredient substitutions
If you see something on the ingredients list you'd rather skip, here are some substitutions you can make:
Additional ingredients
To elevate the flavors of your casserole, try these optional ingredients:
Cooking tools required
To make this keto Tex-Mex beef casserole recipe, you'll need the following tools:
Tools substitute options
How to make Keto Tex Mex Casserole: step-by-step guide
Cooking methods
Preparation steps
- Gather and measure all the ingredients.
- Wash and dice the tomatoes.
- Shred the cheddar cheese in a small bowl.
Cooking instructions
- Mix all the spices in a small bowl to create homemade Tex-Mex seasoning.
- In a skillet, heat the butter over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned by breaking it into crumbles as it cooks, about 10-12 minutes.
- Add the pickled jalapenos and Tex-Mex seasoning over the cooked beef and stir to coat the meat with spices evenly.
- Add the diced tomatoes to the skillet. Stir to combine, allowing the flavors to meld for 7-8 minutes.
- Transfer the seasoned beef mixture to a casserole dish, spreading it evenly.
- Top the casserole with a generous layer of shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and slightly golden.
- Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving.
Chef's pro tip
Don't let the beef overcook! The key is to stop cooking once it's browned and juicy. Remember, it will cook again in the oven with the cheese. Slightly undercooking it during the sautéing step is the trick to a perfectly moist casserole.
What to serve with Tex-Mex casserole?
If you're planning to expand your meal around this Tex-Mex casserole, here are some keto-friendly options:
How to make it healthier?
Time-saving tips
What can I prepare ahead of time?
Storage and reheating instructions
Storage instructions
Best reheating practices
Recipe wrap-up and conclusion
This Keto Tex Mex Casserole is a quick, easy, and filling recipe perfect for any meal, and it's probably one of the best keto ground beef recipes. Whether it's a dinner for two, a hearty lunch, or even a unique breakfast, this dish fits the bill and makes you forget it's low-carb.
And did we say that it's also ideal for gatherings? Just double the ingredients if you're serving it to a larger crowd. With its bold Tex-Mex flavors, it's sure to become a crowd-pleaser.
Looking for more delicious keto casseroles? Check out our low-carb casserole recipes:
Frequently asked questions
📖 Recipe
Keto Tex Mex Casserole Recipe
Ingredients
For the Tex-Mex seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground coriander
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
For the Tex-Mex casserole
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 4 teaspoons Tex-Mex seasoning
- 1 cup diced tomatoes we used canned tomatoes
- ¼ cup pickled jalapeños
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded or thinly sliced
Instructions
- Mix all the spices in a small bowl to create homemade Tex-Mex seasoning.
- In a skillet, heat the butter over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned by breaking it into crumbles as it cooks, about 10-12 minutes.
- Add the pickled jalapenos and Tex-Mex seasoning over the cooked beef and stir to coat the meat with the spices evenly.
- Add the diced tomatoes to the skillet. Stir to combine, allowing the flavors to meld for 7-8 minutes.
- Transfer the seasoned beef mixture to a casserole dish, spreading it evenly.
- Top the casserole with a generous layer of shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and slightly golden.
- Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving.
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