Ground / Minced Beef Casserole : Cheesy and Low in Carbs

Whatever you call it ... ground beef, minced beef or beef mince is beef that has been finely chopped with a knife, meat grinder, mincer or mincing machine, and today I share this tasty and cheesy ground / mince beef casserole suggestion. Ready in just thirty minutes this keto and low-carb dish works well for a weeknight dinner. This casserole also makes excellent leftovers that taste even better the next day and can be quickly reheated in the microwave.

Ingredients

Serves Eight

Olive oil spray for pan
2 lb. extra lean ground/minced beef 

1 teaspoon fine sea salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 oz reduced-fat cream cheese cubed (full fat can be used if preferred)
1 cup shredded/grated cheddar divided
2 tablespoons chopped parsley for garnish

Method

1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly spray a 2-quart casserole dish with olive oil and set it aside.
2. Heat a large non-stick skillet/frying pan over medium-high heat. Lightly spray it with olive oil.
3. Add the ground/minced beef to the skillet/pan. Cook, stirring and breaking up the meat into small pieces, until the meat is no longer raw, about 5 minutes. Drain the beef and return it to the skillet/pan.
4. Reduce the heat to medium. Mix the salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder and cayenne into the beef, then slowly and patiently mix in the cream cheese until fully melted and incorporated.
5. Turn the heat off, and mix ½ cup of the shredded/grated cheddar into the beef mixture.
6. Transfer the mixture to the prepared 2-quart casserole dish. Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup cheddar on top.
7. Bake the casserole until the cheese is melted, about 10 minutes. Garnish with parsley and serve.

Serving Suggestions

tossed green salad or steamed broccoli or roasted asparagus

The above from original idea here

Alternative Recipe Suggestions
For our vegetarian and vegan readers, why not have a look at these recipe suggestions;
Vegetarian Choices, five recipe suggestions can be seen here
Vegan Choices, lower carb recipe suggestions can be seen here

You will find a variety of recipe ideas within this blog, and not all may be suitable for you. If you may have any food allergies, or underlying health issues these must always be taken into account. If you are a diabetic and not sure how certain foods may affect your blood sugars, test is best, i.e. use your meter. If you have any concerns about your health, it is always advisable to consult your doctor or health care team.

All the best Jan