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If you are looking for an easy keto dinner, try this taco ground beef casserole that you can make in the slow cooker. It's full of flavor and you can have fun topping it with anything you would a taco! Each serving of this low carb comfort food has only 5.7g net carbs.

You might also like this keto Italian ground beef casserole recipe!

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Sometimes you just need some comfort food and for me that is this keto taco ground beef casserole that I made in the slow cooker. It full of spicy ground beef and a cheesy sauce that you can dress up any way you would a taco.

This is one of those meals that you can eat as is for a keto dinner or you could add rice to tortilla chips if you are not watching carbs. I topped mine with lettuce, sour cream and cilantro and it was yummy! Each serving of this taco casserole has 5.7g net carbs.

Top this taco ground beef casserole any you would a taco!

Recipe ingredients I used.

For this taco ground beef casserole I used lean ground beef, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, cayenne pepper, paprika, cumin, chili powder, cauliflower, bell peppers, cream cheese, cheddar cheese and pasta sauce.

I used a lot of cauliflower and this was to give it bulk without the carbs. Also cauliflower has a very neutral flavor and takes on the Mexican spices nicely.

The cream cheese and cheddar cheese make a nice queso type sauce when mixed with pasta sauce and Mexican spices. I used Aldi Specialty Selects Marinara sauce because it only has 8g net carbs in 1 cup.

You could always substitute jar salsa if you have it and 1 cup of salsa is equal or less than 8g net carbs. I didn't have any on hand so I use the marinara and with the spices it was great.

How to make keto taco casserole in the slow cooker.

1. Crumble the raw ground beef into the crockpot.
2. Mix together the spices in a small bowl. Sprinkle half of the spices over the ground beef then mix the rest of the spices into the marinara sauce.
3. Add the sauce to the meat and mix those together.
4. Chop the vegetables into small bite sized pieces then place in the slow cooker.
5. Chop the cream cheese into chunks and scatter around on top of the veggies.
6. Lastly sprinkle the cheddar cheese on top and put the lid on. Cook on low for at least 3-4 hours or until the meat is cooked through and the veggies have softened.
7. Mix halfway through the cooking to get everything incorporated well. Note cooking times may vary. (Please scroll down to view the printable recipe card.)

You want to let this cool a bit before serving. Store leftovers in an airtight container or you can even freeze them for a low carb lunch.

Recipe Tips & Notes

• This recipe uses a lot of spices but is not hot spicy. You can use less of the spice mix if you wish but it might take away from the flavor.
• Try to use a lean ground beef since we are cooking it in the slow cooker. Otherwise it will be a bit greasy.
• Make sure to mix the casserole half way through to make sure everything is incorporated. Also mix it again before serving so the cheesy sauce combines with everything.
• The timing on the casserole may vary depending on your slow cooker. I cooked mine on low and it only took 3-4 hours.

 Well next time you need a little keto comfort food, try this taco ground beef casserole. It spicy, meaty, cheesy and delicious. It also has a good bit of vegetables in it so give it a try! The nutritional information for 1 serving is:

417 cals / 28.1g fat / 8.2g carbs / 2.5g fiber / 30.1g protein = 5.7g net carbs

You might also like this ground beef taco skillet recipe from my friend Jessica.

Ingredients

• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1 cup low carb marinara sauce
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 ½ teaspoons cayenne powder (optional)
• 1 cup bell peppers, diced
• 3 cups cauliflower, chopped
• 4 oz cream cheese, cut into pieces
• 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

1. Mix together all of the spices in a little bowl and set aside.
2. Add the ground beef to the slow cooker and mix in half of the spices.
3. Mix the rest of the spices with the marinara sauce then mix it into the ground beef.
4. Next add in the chopped cauliflower and peppers. Make sure the cauliflower is chopped into small pieces so it cooks well.
5. Sprinkle cream cheese cubes over the veggies and the cheddar cheese.
6. Cover and cook for 3-4 hours on low until the meat is cooked through and the veggies are tender. Try to mix the casserole half way through if you can.
7. When done, mix the casserole once again. Let it cool a bit before serving.
8. Note times may be different depnding on the type of slow cooker you are using.

Notes

Recipe Tips & Notes

• This recipe uses a lot of spices but is not hot spicy. You can use less of the spice mix if you wish but it might take away from the flavor.
• Try to use lean ground beef because it's cooking in the slow cooker and might make it a bit greasy if you use a fattier meat.
• The timing on the casserole may vary depending on your slow cooker.

  The nutritional information for 1 serving is:

  417 cals / 28.1g fat / 8.2g carbs / 2.5g fiber / 30.1g protein = 5.7g net carbs

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 417

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