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Close-up of cheesy keto ground beef casserole on a cast iron surface.

Cheesy Keto Ground Beef Casserole 30 Minute Bake

A quick and flavorful casserole combining ground beef, vegetables, and cheese, perfect for a satisfying keto meal in just 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Vegetables
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
Canned Tomatoes & Sauces
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) fire-roasted tomatoes
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 can (14 oz) full-fat coconut milk
Beans & Corn
  • 2 cans (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups corn kernels
Spices & Condiments
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp oregano
  • 3 tsp chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
Chicken & Broth
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts diced into 1-inch cubes
  • 3 cups no salt-added chicken broth
Additional Ingredients
  • ¼ cup natural peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons red curry paste
  • 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ tablespoon freshly grated ginger
  • ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
Additional Chicken
  • 2 pounds boneless skinless raw chicken breasts, diced into 1-inch cubes
Optional Toppings & Sides
  • as desired crispy tortilla strips, diced avocado, sour cream or Greek yogurt, cilantro

Method
 

  1. Add all ingredients except broth to a large Ziploc bag, freeze up to 3 months.
  2. Thaw in fridge 24 hours, then dump into slow cooker with 3 cups broth, cook on low for 8 hours, shred chicken, season with salt and pepper.
  3. Serve with toppings like crispy tortilla strips, avocado, sour cream, cilantro.

Notes

This casserole is perfect for a quick, hearty keto dinner with bold flavors.