Keto Tex-Mex casserole

Diet Doctor
This recipe has been reposted here with permission from Diet doctor. The original recipe can be found here.
Hearty and spicy like you daydream about. Loaded with classic Tex-Mex goodness — minus the carbs — this easy keto casserole will satisfy all your south-of-the-border cravings. And say goodbye to store-bought guac and packaged taco seasonings! Making your own is simple, healthy and delicious.
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30 mins
Course Main Course

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ lbs ground beef or ground turkey
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 3 tbsp Tex-Mex seasoning
  • 1 cup crushed tomatoes
  • 2 oz. pickled jalapeños
  • 2 cupts shredded cheddar cheese

For serving

  • 3/4 cup sour cream or crème fraîche
  • 1 scallion finely chopped
  • 2 ½ cups leafy greens or iceberg lettuce
  • 1 cup guacamole (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Fry the ground beef in butter over medium high heat until cooked through and no longer pink.
  • Add Tex-Mex seasoning and crushed tomatoes. Stir and let simmer for 5 minutes. Taste to see if it needs additional salt and pepper.
  • Place the ground beef mixture in a greased baking dish (about 9" or 23 cm in diameter). Top with jalapeños and cheese.
  • Bake on upper rack in oven for 15–20 minutes or until golden brown on top.
  • Mix the scallion with the crème fraîche or sour cream in a separate bowl.
  • Serve the casserole warm with a dollop of the crème fraîche or sour cream, guacamole and a green salad.

Nutrition

Carbohydrates: 8g
Keyword low-carb
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