Keto Ground Beef Lasagna Bake (No Noodles)
A low-carb lasagna-style casserole with beef, cheese, and no pasta
Ingredients
Ground Beef Layer
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup low-carb tomato sauce
Ricotta Layer
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan
- 1 egg
Topping
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add ground beef, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Cook beef until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula.
- Continue cooking until no pink remains.
- Drain excess grease from the skillet.
- Return skillet to medium heat.
- Pour low-carb tomato sauce into the beef and stir until coated.
- Simmer 2 minutes.
- In a bowl, combine ricotta, softened cream cheese, grated parmesan, and egg.
- Stir until mixture is smooth.
- Spoon ground beef mixture into a small baking dish and spread evenly.
- Spread ricotta mixture over the beef in an even layer.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella across the top.
- Place baking dish uncovered into the oven.
- Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until cheese melts and lightly browns.
- Remove from oven and let stand 3 to 5 minutes before serving.