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.
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
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