Keto Cheesy Taco Ground Beef Bake
A cheesy, taco-flavored ground beef casserole that’s comforting, low-carb, and perfect for meal prep.
Ingredients
For the Taco Beef Base
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tbsp olive oil (if needed)
- 1/2 small onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/¼ cup tomato sauce (sugar-free)
- 3 oz cream cheese
For the Cheesy Topping
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Optional Toppings
- Sour cream
- Diced avocado
- Jalapeños
- Green onions
- Cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add olive oil if needed.
- Sauté onion and garlic 2–3 minutes until softened.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned.
- Stir in chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Add tomato sauce and cream cheese; stir until melted and combined.
- Transfer mixture to a small baking dish.
- Sprinkle cheddar cheese evenly on top.
- Bake 12–15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving with optional toppings.