Keto Taco Casserole (Cheesy, Meaty & Loaded with Flavor)
This Keto Taco Casserole is the perfect low-carb comfort meal—packed with seasoned ground beef, cheese, peppers, and a creamy taco-inspired sauce. It’s bold, satisfying, and incredibly easy to make for weeknight dinners or meal prep.
A cheesy, flavorful casserole made with seasoned ground beef, peppers, and a creamy taco sauce. This Keto Taco Casserole is low-carb, filling, and perfect for quick weeknight dinners or meal prep.
This Keto Taco Casserole is everything you love about tacos—minus the carbs. It’s rich, gooey, and bursting with Tex-Mex flavor thanks to ground beef, peppers, cheese, and taco seasoning.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- One-Pan Meal: Easy prep, easy cleanup.
- Low-Carb & Gluten-Free: No tortillas, no flour—just bold taco flavor.
- Family-Friendly: Tastes like classic tacos but healthier.
- Perfect for Meal Prep: Stays delicious for days.
- Ultra Versatile: Works as a keto taco bake, keto taco bowl, or casserole topping.
- Comforting & Cheesy: Ideal for satisfying cravings while staying low carb.
Keto Taco Casserole
Ingredients
- For the Taco Meat
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion diced
- 1 bell pepper chopped
- 2 –3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning sugar-free
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- For the Casserole Base
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup cream cheese softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella
- Optional Toppings
- Perfect for turning this into a keto taco bowl or healthy taco casserole:
- Diced tomatoes
- Jalapeños
- Avocado or guacamole
- Black olives
- Cilantro
- Salsa
- Green onions
Instructions
- Cook the Taco Meat
- Heat olive oil in a skillet.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking apart with a spoon.
- Add onion, garlic, and bell pepper.
- Cook until softened.
- Stir in taco seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer for 2 minutes to blend the flavors.
- Prepare the Casserole Layer
- In a bowl, whisk together sour cream, cream cheese, and eggs.
- Add half of the cheddar and half of the mozzarella.
- Mix until creamy.
- Assemble the Casserole
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a baking dish.
- Spread the cooked taco meat evenly across the bottom.
- Pour the creamy cheese mixture over the top.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheese.
- Bake
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, until bubbly and golden.
- Serve
- Let cool for 5 minutes.
- Add your favorite toppings and enjoy a flavorful low carb taco casserole.
Nabeela’s Pro Tips
1. Drain the beef well
Ground beef releases fat as it cooks. Draining excess grease helps the casserole set properly and prevents it from becoming oily—especially important for a clean keto hamburger casserole texture.
2. Use sugar-free taco seasoning
Most store-bought taco mix contains added sugar and starch. Always choose a low-carb version or make your own to keep this a true low carb taco casserole.
3. Mix cheeses for perfect melt
Using both cheddar and mozzarella creates the ideal combination—cheddar for flavor, mozzarella for stretch. This gives the casserole a creamy, satisfying taco bake finish.
4. Spice it up
Add jalapeños, chili flakes, or hot sauce if you prefer spicier keto Mexican recipes. The casserole handles spice very well.
5. Make ahead for meal prep
This dish reheats beautifully and stores well for 4–5 days. It’s one of the easiest keto casserole recipes easy dinners for weekly planning.
6. Add veggies for extra nutrition
Zucchini, mushrooms, spinach, or green onions blend perfectly with the taco flavor and increase volume without raising carbs.
FAQs
1. Can I use ground turkey instead of beef?
Yes! Ground turkey works great and makes a lighter, healthy taco casserole variation. Just season generously for flavor, as turkey is milder than beef.
2. How do I turn this into a Keto Taco Bake?
Spread the seasoned beef in your dish, pour the cheesy egg mixture on top, and bake until golden. Add toppings after baking—this gives you a classic keto taco bake texture.
3. What toppings work best on Keto Taco Casserole?
Fresh toppings elevate the flavor: avocado, diced tomatoes, olives, jalapeños, cilantro, shredded lettuce, or salsa. Perfect if you want a keto taco bowl–style meal.
4. Can I freeze this casserole?
Yes! Bake it fully, let it cool, then freeze in portions. Reheat at 350°F until warm. It holds up well and makes a perfect freezer-friendly keto ground beef casserole.
