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    Hamburger Casserole

    Published: Dec 19, 2022 Modified: Feb 21, 2023 by Isabel Laessig

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    Keto ground beef recipes are the best! Super easy and delicious but also low carb! My Keto Hamburger Casserole Recipe has less than 10 carbs per serving and is ready in under 1 hour with only 15 minutes of prep.

    My keto ground beef casserole is easy, packed with flavor, keto, and gluten-free! Everyone in the family is going to love this easy hamburger casserole recipe. Plus I am also sharing my all-time favorite keto ground beef recipes!

    Keto Hamburger Casserole with green beans in a baking dish

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    • Keto Ground Beef Recipes FAQs
    • Keto Cheeseburger Casserole Variations
    • Best Keto Ground Beef Recipes
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    Keto Hamburger Casserole

    Ground beef recipes just don't get any better than this these. They're low-carb and gluten-free, but don't skimp out on any flavor!

    We know the struggle with getting kids to eat anything "healthy". That's where low-carb hamburger recipes come in. They use simple ingredients you probably already have on hand, and even picky eaters love it!

    It's the perfect way to hide veggies in a wholesome low-carb dinner the whole family will enjoy! Check out all my favorite keto beef recipes!

    Hands down the absolute best hamburger casserole I have ever made. The fact that it was keto was an added bonus!

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    Keto hamburger Casserole served on a wooden white table

    Keto Hamburger Casserole Ingredients

    • ground beef 
    • olive oil 
    • onion powder
    • garlic powder
    • Dijon mustard
    • tomato paste sugar-free
    • ground pepper
    • salt
    • eggs
    • heavy cream
    • cheddar grated
    • green beans canned or frozen

    How to Make Hamburger Casserole

    1. Grease a 9×13″ baking dish with olive oil and set it aside. Preheat your oven to 360°F.
    2. Place ground beef, onion powder, garlic powder, Dijon mustard, tomato paste, ground pepper, and salt in a large bowl. Stir well until combined.Ground beef and other ingredients in a glass bowl for keto hamburger casserole
    3. Heat 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.Browning the ground beef in a skillet
    4. Add the cooked ground beef mixture to your prepared baking dish in an even layer. Spread canned or frozen green beans over the beef.Green beans on top of beef for keto casserole recipe
    5. In a medium bowl, beat eggs. Add heavy cream and a pinch of salt. Evenly pour this mixture over the meat and green beans. Spread grated cheddar over the top of the beef and green bean mixture.Adding cheese to keto casserole recipe
    6. Bake for 20-30 minutes, until the cheese, is golden brown. Serve, and enjoy!Serving of keto casserole recipe on a plate with a baking dish of hamburger casserole

    Ground Beef Casserole Recipes 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.

    Great recipe! My Family loved it!

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    Keto cheeseburger casserole on a white plate with a fork

    Keto Ground Beef Recipes FAQs

    Can I eat ground beef on the keto diet?

    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 in. And, you can make delicious dishes like this cheeseburger casserole!

    Can I make hamburger casserole ahead of time?

    Yes! A 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 keto hamburger casserole be frozen?

    Yes! 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.

    Holding a fork and knife, ready to enjoy keto hamburger casserole on a white plate

    Keto Cheeseburger Casserole Variations

    • Mix with ground pork: You can use ground pork in addition to beef for extra flavor. Use a mixture of 1 pound of ground beef and 5 ounces of 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!

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    Hamburger Casserole

    With just 15 minutes of prep and 6 carbs per serving, our Keto Hamburger Casserole recipe is everything you could possibly want in a ground beef casserole!
    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time30 mins
    Total Time45 mins
    Course: Keto Recipes
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: hamburger casserole, keto ground beef recipes, keto hamburger casserole, keto hamburger recipes
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 421kcal
    Author: Isabel Laessig

    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

    See our Beef Temperature Chart for helpful tips on cooking any cut of beef!

    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.
      Ground beef and other ingredients in a glass bowl for keto hamburger casserole
    • 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.
      Browning the ground beef in a skillet
    • 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.
      Green beans on top of beef for keto casserole recipe
    • 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.
      Adding cheese to keto casserole recipe
    • Bake for 20-30 minutes, until the cheese is golden brown. Serve, and enjoy!
      Serving of keto casserole recipe on a plate with a baking dish of hamburger casserole

    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!

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1of 8 | Calories: 421kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 175mg | Sodium: 517mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g

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    About Isabel Laessig

    Isabel Laessig, better known as Family Foodie and the founder of the Sunday Supper Movement, is passionate about food and family! She is the author of the Boujee Steak Cookbook, and makes regular television appearances to spread her mission of bringing Sunday Supper back around the family table in every home.

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    Comments

    1. Nicole says

      January 15, 2021 at 2:19 pm

      Where did you find sugar free tomato paste? I am making this recipe tonight but don’t see any in stores.

      Reply
      • Em Beitel says

        January 19, 2021 at 5:49 pm

        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!

        Reply
    2. Linda Holland says

      February 21, 2021 at 2:52 pm

      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?.

      Reply
      • Em Beitel says

        March 03, 2021 at 6:04 pm

        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!

        Reply
        • Ernesto Fuentes says

          April 24, 2021 at 5:51 am

          Hello, do you drain the grease from pan after you're finished browning the meat? Thank you

          Reply
          • Em Beitel says

            April 26, 2021 at 7:30 pm

            Hi Ernesto! There is no need to drain the beef! Thank you for your question and please enjoy!

            Reply
        • Kodi says

          January 15, 2022 at 12:41 pm

          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?

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          • Em Beitel says

            January 17, 2022 at 10:47 am

            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!

            Reply
    3. Lisa McBroom says

      March 06, 2021 at 4:18 pm

      Should it actually be a 9 x 13 pan and not 8 x8? Thank you

      Reply
      • Em Beitel says

        March 18, 2021 at 5:44 pm

        Hi Lisa! Yes, that was an error on our part. We recommend a 9x13 pan. Thank you!

        Reply
    4. Johnie Pitts says

      April 23, 2021 at 9:10 pm

      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

      Reply
      • Em Beitel says

        April 26, 2021 at 7:30 pm

        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!

        Reply
        • Gail Patterson says

          May 28, 2021 at 2:17 pm

          You could still be keto using caulimash. Both ways sound great!

          Reply
          • Janet says

            September 30, 2021 at 7:05 pm

            Cooked turnip that has been seasoned and put in a food processor works great as a potato substitute to keep keto as well. 🙂

            Reply
            • Em Beitel says

              October 05, 2021 at 11:22 am

              That's a fantastic tip, Janet. Thank you for sharing it with us!

      • Kim says

        December 02, 2021 at 11:18 am

        You could also do a cauliflower mashed on top then with shredded cheese

        Reply
    5. Emily O’Brien says

      April 23, 2021 at 11:18 pm

      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.

      Reply
      • Em Beitel says

        April 26, 2021 at 7:30 pm

        Hi Emily - I apologize! There is no need to drain the beef. Thank you and please enjoy!

        Reply
    6. valerie says

      April 26, 2021 at 2:12 pm

      5 stars
      this recipe is sooooooo good my whole family absolutely love.
      it is recipes like this makes it easy to do keto.

      Reply
      • Em Beitel says

        April 26, 2021 at 7:29 pm

        Thank you so much, Valerie! We're so glad you and your family enjoy it!

        Reply
    7. Cindy Benson says

      April 27, 2021 at 6:02 am

      Do you have to add the heavy creme? Thanks

      Reply
      • Em Beitel says

        May 04, 2021 at 3:51 pm

        Hi Cindy! You can leave out the heavy cream if you wish. Thank you for your question!

        Reply
    8. Dolores says

      April 29, 2021 at 2:48 pm

      Do you need to use eggs? I do not like eggs

      Reply
      • Em Beitel says

        May 04, 2021 at 3:50 pm

        Hi, Dolores! You can leave out the eggs if you wish. Thank you for your question!

        Reply
    9. Mary says

      June 13, 2021 at 3:33 pm

      Do u drain the canned green beans

      Reply
      • Em Beitel says

        June 14, 2021 at 10:37 am

        Mary, thank you for your question! We recommend draining the canned green beans.

        Reply
    10. Peggy says

      June 27, 2021 at 11:14 pm

      Can I use par boiled fresh green beans?

      Reply
      • Em Beitel says

        June 29, 2021 at 3:46 pm

        Yes, absolutely! Par-boiled fresh green beans should work perfectly in this dish. Thank you for your question!

        Reply
    11. Jordan says

      August 18, 2021 at 11:25 pm

      5 stars
      Husband loved this, thank you!

      Reply
      • Em Beitel says

        August 19, 2021 at 1:41 pm

        Thanks so much, Jordan! That's awesome!

        Reply
    12. Lee Ann says

      August 26, 2021 at 12:29 pm

      Hi! Can I make this in a crockpot? I’m camping and don’t have an oven. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Em Beitel says

        September 02, 2021 at 12:41 pm

        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!

        Reply
    13. Tera says

      September 22, 2021 at 9:41 am

      What is the serving size?

      Reply
      • Em Beitel says

        September 24, 2021 at 12:39 pm

        Hi Tera! We cut this into 8 slices, so it'd be 1 slice out of those 8.

        Reply
    14. NewToKeto says

      September 23, 2021 at 9:42 am

      5 stars
      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.

      Reply
      • Em Beitel says

        September 24, 2021 at 12:38 pm

        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!

        Reply
    15. Joyful says

      November 01, 2021 at 9:40 am

      Does this do well being frozen? Thanks.

      Reply
      • Em Beitel says

        November 02, 2021 at 12:41 pm

        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.

        Reply
    16. Lynn says

      November 22, 2021 at 9:13 pm

      5 stars
      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!

      Reply
      • Em Beitel says

        November 23, 2021 at 11:20 am

        That's awesome, Lynn! So glad you enjoyed it!

        Reply
    17. Karlene says

      March 05, 2022 at 6:35 am

      5 stars
      I made the recipe and I must say it was delicious. My only regret it that I didn't double the recipe. My entire family loved it. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
      • Em Beitel says

        March 07, 2022 at 4:17 pm

        That's awesome, Karlene! We're so glad you and your family enjoyed it!

        Reply
    18. Nathan Payne says

      March 18, 2022 at 4:36 pm

      5 stars
      I used lean ground beef and frozen green beans but my casserole ended up with so much grease it was over the cheese. I read previous comments saying to not drain the beef but I think it is a necessity.

      Reply
    19. Mary Neumann says

      March 29, 2022 at 8:01 am

      Can I use okra and broccoli instead of green beans?8

      Reply
      • Em Beitel says

        April 11, 2022 at 5:00 pm

        Hi Mary! Yes, absolutely! You can use any vegetables you would like. Have fun and please let us know how it turns out!

        Reply
    20. Eric Powell says

      April 23, 2022 at 10:52 pm

      5 stars
      I made this tonight with whole green beans and it turned out great. Terrific recipe, I am going to try broccoli next time. That should decrease the carb count even more!

      Reply
      • Em Beitel says

        April 25, 2022 at 4:00 pm

        That's awesome, Eric! We're so glad you enjoyed it! Broccoli sounds great in this dish.

        Reply
    21. Linda says

      June 07, 2022 at 11:44 am

      If substituting broccoli for the green beans — should it be cooked first? Thanks.

      Reply
      • Em Beitel says

        June 15, 2022 at 2:26 pm

        Hi Linda! It should be fine cooking with the casserole in the oven. Broccoli doesn't take much time to roast, so you can add it to the casserole as is and it will cook with the rest of the meal. Though if you'd like, I think it would probably also be fine to boil it ahead of time if you aren't sure. But I wouldn't say that's necessary at all.

        Reply
    22. Linda Wood says

      September 11, 2022 at 11:59 am

      Can you make this ahead? In other words, can you make it early in the day, refrigerate, then bake?

      Reply
      • Em Beitel says

        September 27, 2022 at 1:24 pm

        Hi Linda! You could definitely make this earlier in the day, then bake later. That would work out perfectly. I would store it in the baking dish, wrapped in plastic wrap so it's ready to bake when you need it.

        Reply
    23. Carolyn m Malkowski says

      September 20, 2022 at 8:36 am

      Sounds Great making this tonight well freeze the rest because it's just me !! thank you

      Reply
      • Em Beitel says

        September 27, 2022 at 1:23 pm

        Enjoy! We hope you love it!

        Reply
    24. cheryl says

      December 23, 2022 at 9:54 am

      Wow! This is superb! I’m already drooling over it. I'm definitely gonna make this next time I get ground beef. But sharing just a little thought, you can use ghee in place of olive oil. Ghee instantly adds to the flavor and its nutty aroma enhances the taste!

      Reply
      • Em Beitel says

        December 26, 2022 at 4:00 pm

        That's a great tip, Cheryl! Thanks very much, and enjoy!

        Reply
    25. Brigid A says

      February 11, 2023 at 1:31 pm

      5 stars
      Very good keto recipe! I added onions and 2cloves of garlic to my meat! Excellent!
      Thank you!

      Reply
      • Em Beitel says

        February 13, 2023 at 12:04 pm

        Awesome, Brigid! We're so glad you enjoyed it!

        Reply

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