Keto Creamy Garlic Ground Beef Casserole is a rich low-carb casserole made with browned seasoned beef, garlic, softened cream cheese, heavy cream, parmesan, and melted mozzarella. This Keto Creamy Garlic Ground Beef Casserole delivers white-sauce flavor with no pasta, no vegetables, and high protein.

About This Recipe

Keto Creamy Garlic Ground Beef Casserole replaces pasta and tomato sauce with a white sauce built from cream cheese, heavy cream, butter, and parmesan. The structure is straightforward: brown ground beef fully, remove excess grease, then coat with a garlic-based cream mixture. Because there are no vegetables releasing moisture, there is no excess liquid and no reduction step.

The cream cheese must be softened before mixing to avoid clumping. Heavy cream loosens the mixture enough to coat beef without forming a soup. Parmesan thickens the sauce and adds salt. Garlic powder and onion powder distribute consistently through the sauce without requiring sautéed onions or fresh garlic. Mozzarella finishes the top layer and browns lightly in the oven.

Seasoning remains simple because too many spices distort the white-sauce profile. Salt and black pepper are sufficient. Crushed red pepper is optional for heat. Once assembled, the casserole needs only 15 to 18 minutes in the oven to melt and brown cheese. It sets slightly after a short rest, allowing clean portions.

This dish functions as a high-fat, high-protein entrée. It reheats without separation and stores well for meal prep. There are no vegetables included, but spinach can be folded into the beef after draining if desired. For another creamy beef option, Keto Cheesy Taco Ground Beef Bake is similar but spicier. For a tomato-free beef skillet, Keto Creamy Ground Beef Zucchini Skillet serves the same fat profile.

The casserole requires one skillet and one baking dish. There is no broth and no starch, so macros stay concentrated. Because flavor is fat-forward, small portions satisfy easily.

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• White-sauce beef casserole
• No pasta and no tomato
• Thick cream cheese base
• Oven browns fast
• High protein and high fat
• Meal prep compatible
• Clean ingredients
• No vegetables releasing water

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Ingredients

Beef

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder

Cream Mixture

• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan

Topping

• 1 cup shredded mozzarella

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Place a skillet over medium heat and add butter.
3. When butter melts, add ground beef, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
4. Break beef apart with a spatula and cook until browned.
5. Continue cooking until no pink remains.
6. Drain excess grease from the skillet.
7. Reduce heat to low.
8. Add softened cream cheese to the beef and stir until cream cheese begins to melt.
9. Pour heavy cream into the skillet and stir to form a creamy sauce.
10. Add grated parmesan and stir until the mixture thickens and coats the beef.
11. Spoon beef mixture into a small baking dish and spread evenly.
12. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella across the top.
13. Place baking dish uncovered into the oven.
14. Bake 15 to 18 minutes or until mozzarella melts and lightly browns.
15. Remove from oven and let rest 3 to 5 minutes before serving.

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Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: ~420
• Fat: ~32g
• Protein: ~30g
• Net Carbs: ~3g

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FAQ

• Can I use fresh garlic instead of garlic powder?
  Yes. Sauté 1 teaspoon minced garlic in butter before adding beef.
• Can I add spinach?
  Yes. Stir into beef after draining.
• Will the sauce separate?
  No, cream cheese stabilizes the fat.
• Can I freeze this?
  Yes. Reheat uncovered.
• Can I add spice?
  Use crushed red pepper.

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Variations & Substitutions

• Swap mozzarella for pepper jack
• Replace parmesan with asiago
• Add cooked bacon on top
• Stir spinach into beef
• Add a dash of paprika for color

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Serving Suggestions

• Serve as a standalone entrée
• Pair with a keto salad
• Portion for meal prep
• Add extra parmesan on top

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Try these next:

• Keto Cheesy Taco Ground Beef Bake
• Keto Creamy Ground Beef Zucchini Skillet

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