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Our favorite ground beef casserole, but low carb! Our Keto Hamburger Casserole Recipe has less than 10 carbs per serving and is ready in under 1 hour with only 15 minutes of prep.
It's easy, packed with flavor, keto, and gluten-free! Everyone in the family is going to love this easy hamburger casserole recipe.
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Keto Ground Beef Recipes are So Good
Ground beef recipes just don't get any better than this hamburger casserole. It's low carb and gluten-free, but doesn't skimp out on any flavor! Filled with seasoned ground beef, grated cheddar, and green beans, it's a tasty, easy beef casserole that everyone at the dinner table will enjoy.
And we mean everyone! We know the struggle with getting kids to eat anything "healthy". That's where low carb hamburger recipes come in. This is our favorite - it uses simple ingredients you probably already have on hand, and even picky eaters love it!
My family asks for this recipe over and over again along with my Keto Stuffed Peppers!
It's the perfect way to hide veggies in a wholesome, low-carb dinner the whole family will enjoy.
The entire family will want to dig into this delicious keto cheeseburger casserole. It's a keeper you're going to want to make again and again! Trust us, you're going to get asked for seconds. It is so popular that it makes our top 10 popular beef dishes.
Another one of my family's favorite ground beef meatballs is my Instant Pot Meatballs. They are the juiciest meatballs you will ever make!
Can I eat ground beef on keto?
Yes! Ground beef is a perfect choice for a keto diet. It's low carb, so it's a great way to get your protein fix. And, you can make delicious dishes like this cheeseburger casserole!
Beef is the perfect keto-friendly dish to serve for the holidays. I love serving this casserole alongside my boneless prime rib for a fun option on a holiday buffet table.
One of my favorite easy ground beef recipes is my instant pot meatballs. These are the juiciest meatballs you will ever make. You can make them keto-friendly by omitting the breadcrumbs. I have done this many times and they come out amazing every time.
Recipe Tips
- Sugar-free tomato paste: Make sure your tomato paste is sugar-free. You can substitute it with sugar-free ketchup.
- Using frozen green beans: If using frozen green beans in your keto ground beef casserole, you do not need to thaw them. They will cook completely when baking.
Variations
- Mix with ground pork: You can use ground pork in addition to beef for extra flavor. Use a mixture of 1 pound ground beef and 5 ounces ground pork if you would like to use pork.
- Other veggies to use: Not a fan of green beans? You can still make this easy keto hamburger recipe! Try using cauliflower or broccoli instead. Broccoli is one of our personal favorites!
Is hamburger casserole gluten-free?
Yes, ours is! Just double-check your tomato paste and Dijon mustard to make sure they are gluten-free.
Can I make it ahead of time?
Yes! Low carb hamburger casserole is a perfect make-ahead dinner idea. Prepare everything in the baking dish, wrap in foil, and then save to bake later.
If you have a friend who's about to have a baby, this is a perfect recipe to surprise them with. They can pop it right in the oven and be done with it! With 8 total servings, they'll have plenty of leftovers to enjoy.
This is one of the best easy keto ground beef recipes for potlucks and parties, too!
Can I double the servings?
Yes, easily! Simply double the ingredients used.
Easy keto hamburger recipes like this one are perfect for parties. Since it's a gluten-free recipe too, everyone at a gathering can enjoy it! We guarantee it will be a hit.
Doubling the recipe is perfect for when you'd like to have just a few extra leftovers for the week. And trust us - this cheeseburger casserole recipe makes amazing leftovers!
This recipe is keto friendly. Try more of our Best Keto Beef Recipes!
Can cheeseburger casserole be frozen?
Yes! This is one of the best ground beef keto recipes to freeze.
Prepare everything as instructed and layer in the baking dish. Then, either bake and then freeze, or freeze before baking.
If freezing before baking, add an additional 15 to 20 minutes to the baking time when you're ready to cook it.
If you freeze it after baking, thaw it in the fridge overnight, and then heat it back up in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes.
My Favorite Keto Ground Beef Recipes
Try making some of our favorites - just leave out the bun, or add them to a lettuce wrap. They make some of the best ground beef recipes!
- I love this Pho Recipe using low-carb noodles
- Cheesy Keto Meatloaf
- Mushroom Swiss Burger (no bun needed)
- Egg Burger (no bun needed)
- Keto Taco Casserole
- My absolute Favorite Burger Recipe!
I also love this super quick and easy ground beef recipe for Instant Pot Hamburger Soup - dinner on the table in no time at all!
Try more of our most Popular Best Beef Recipes!
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📋 Recipe
Keto Hamburger Casserole
Equipment
- Oven
- 9×13″ baking dish
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds ground beef see tips below
- 2 tablespoons olive oil plus more for the pan
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste sugar-free – see tips below
- ½ teaspoon ground pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 eggs
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1½ cups cheddar grated
- 3 cups green beans canned or frozen – see tips below
Instructions
- Grease an 9×13″ baking dish with olive oil and set aside. Preheat your oven to 360°F. Place 1½ pounds ground beef, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon tomato paste, ½ teaspoon ground pepper, and 1 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Stir well until combined.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet. Add the ground beef mixture and cook for about 10 minutes, breaking it up as it cooks, until it browns completely.
- Add the cooked ground beef mixture to your prepared baking dish in an even layer. Spread 3 cups canned or frozen green beans over the beef.
- In a medium bowl, beat 3 eggs. Add ½ cup heavy cream and a pinch of salt. Evenly pour this mixture over the meat and green beans. Spread 1½ cups grated cheddar over the top of the beef and green bean mixture.
- Bake for 20-30 minutes, until the cheese is golden brown. Serve, and enjoy!
Notes
- Mix with ground pork: You can use ground pork in addition to beef for even more flavor. Use a mixture of 1 pound ground beef and 5 ounces ground pork if you would like to use pork.
- Sugar-free tomato paste: Make sure your tomato paste is sugar-free. You can substitute it with sugar-free ketchup.
- Using frozen green beans: If using frozen green beans, you do not need to thaw them. They will cook completely when baking the casserole.
- Other veggies to use: Not a fan of green beans? You can still make this easy keto hamburger recipe! Try using cauliflower or broccoli instead. Broccoli is one of our personal favorites!
Nicole says
Where did you find sugar free tomato paste? I am making this recipe tonight but don’t see any in stores.
Em Beitel says
Hi Nicole! The can itself might not say 'sugar-free' on the front, but generally the organic tomato paste varieties won't have any sugar added (it will say no sugar added on the back of the label). You can also order tomato paste if you're not able to find it! Sugar-free ketchup works too! Hope this helps - please enjoy!
Linda Holland says
I don't like the bitter taste of tomato paste. Can I use tomato sauce. Do I drain the hamburger grease or leave it in?.
Em Beitel says
Hi Linda! You can absolutely use tomato sauce if you prefer. Tomato paste has a thicker consistency, though, so a better choice might be ketchup or tomato puree. Please enjoy!
Ernesto Fuentes says
Hello, do you drain the grease from pan after you're finished browning the meat? Thank you
Em Beitel says
Hi Ernesto! There is no need to drain the beef! Thank you for your question and please enjoy!
Kodi says
Be extra careful using ketchup!! There is/or can be a lot of sugar in ketchup. I am actually going to try this recipe and use mustard. As there are no carbs in mustard and so many variations of mustard you can use. Additionally, I'm thinking of substituting the green beans for onions and a bit of jalapeños. This is a GREAT recipe I just would rather put my carbs where I would enjoy them more. Any advice in my substitutions?
Em Beitel says
Hi Kodi! We recommend sugar-free ketchup as a substitute, rather than regular ketchup. Mustard as a substitution sounds like a great idea to me, though the recipe already calls for Dijon and you may want something a little more sweet to balance it out. If you're concerned about the tomato, you could also use less of it and more mustard to balance it out to your liking. Onions and green beans sound like great substitutes! I hope you enjoy it!
Lisa McBroom says
Should it actually be a 9 x 13 pan and not 8 x8? Thank you
Em Beitel says
Hi Lisa! Yes, that was an error on our part. We recommend a 9x13 pan. Thank you!
Johnie Pitts says
I make this same recipe except I spread mashed potatoes over the top then I put it in the oven at 375° for 45 minutes. I know to be "Keto" correct you wouldn't use the mashed potatoes but I've been fixing this for my family for years. It's a family favorite
Em Beitel says
That sounds absolutely delicious! If you're not on a keto diet that sounds like a perfect way to enjoy this dish. Thank you for sharing with us, Johnie!
Gail Patterson says
You could still be keto using caulimash. Both ways sound great!
Janet says
Cooked turnip that has been seasoned and put in a food processor works great as a potato substitute to keep keto as well. 🙂
Em Beitel says
That's a fantastic tip, Janet. Thank you for sharing it with us!
Kim says
You could also do a cauliflower mashed on top then with shredded cheese
Emily O’Brien says
You didn’t answer Lisa Holland’s 2nd question about whether to drain the grease from the meat or leave it in. I,too, would like an answer? Thank you for your consideration.
Em Beitel says
Hi Emily - I apologize! There is no need to drain the beef. Thank you and please enjoy!
valerie says
this recipe is sooooooo good my whole family absolutely love.
it is recipes like this makes it easy to do keto.
Em Beitel says
Thank you so much, Valerie! We're so glad you and your family enjoy it!
Cindy Benson says
Do you have to add the heavy creme? Thanks
Em Beitel says
Hi Cindy! You can leave out the heavy cream if you wish. Thank you for your question!
Dolores says
Do you need to use eggs? I do not like eggs
Em Beitel says
Hi, Dolores! You can leave out the eggs if you wish. Thank you for your question!
Mary says
Do u drain the canned green beans
Em Beitel says
Mary, thank you for your question! We recommend draining the canned green beans.
Peggy says
Can I use par boiled fresh green beans?
Em Beitel says
Yes, absolutely! Par-boiled fresh green beans should work perfectly in this dish. Thank you for your question!
Jordan says
Husband loved this, thank you!
Em Beitel says
Thanks so much, Jordan! That's awesome!
Lee Ann says
Hi! Can I make this in a crockpot? I’m camping and don’t have an oven. Thanks!
Em Beitel says
Hi Lee Ann! We don't recommend making this dish in a crockpot. Since it's keto and doesn't have pasta or potatoes, it'd become mushy in the slow cooker. Thank you for your question and enjoy camping!
Tera says
What is the serving size?
Em Beitel says
Hi Tera! We cut this into 8 slices, so it'd be 1 slice out of those 8.
NewToKeto says
Amazing!
This recipe is so easy to make and utilizes ingredients that I always have on hand. I make this about once a week and my family doesn't get tired of it. While trying to find something to cook for family that was visiting from our of town my husband suggested I make this and it was a hit, I had to share the recipe.
This is perfect just the way it is but after making it so many times, I started adding canned diced tomatoes.
Em Beitel says
That is so amazing! Thank you so much for sharing with us - adding diced tomatoes sounds delicious. We're so glad you and your family enjoy it!
Joyful says
Does this do well being frozen? Thanks.
Em Beitel says
It does! Prepare and layer it in the baking dish as instructed. You can either freeze it before baking, or after.
If you want to freeze it before baking, simply freeze it tightly wrapped in plastic wrap and foil labeled with the freezing date. When ready to cook, add an additional 15 to 20 minutes to the total baking time. You can bake it straight out of the freezer this way.
If you want to freeze it after baking, let it cool completely before storing it. Wrap it tightly in plastic wrap, then foil, and label with the freezing date. When ready to enjoy, thaw it in the fridge overnight, then heat it back up for 15 to 20 minutes in the oven at the original baking temperature.
Lynn says
We’re not a fan of green beans so we used asparagus cut up. And instead of using one spoon of a whole can of tomato paste are used catch up. Turned out awesome. Definitely going to be one of our favorites going forward!
Em Beitel says
That's awesome, Lynn! So glad you enjoyed it!