Are you looking for something new and exciting to do with that extra ground beef in your fridge? Sure, you could make burgers, beef chili, or meatballs, but maybe you want a simple 'mix it, bake it, and eat it' kind of dinner. If so, this Ground Beef Casserole is perfect and will end up being one of your go-to ground beef diner ideas.
This recipe only requires a few ingredients and you most likely already have them in the fridge - ground beef, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and spices. This casserole recipe is simple and can be adapted to various diets, especially for those looking for low carb meals or keto recipes. This meal has a very low carb count and if you use extra-lean beef or reduced-fat cream cheese, you'll end up with a great dish to add to your repertoire of healthy casseroles.
Follow this easy ground beef casserole recipe and you will be impressing your friends and family with this low-carb meal in no time at all.
4 oz reduced-fat cream cheese (or full-fat, if you prefer)
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
2 tbs fresh parsley, chopped
Directions
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Lightly spray your casserole dish with olive oil.
Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat and spray it with oil. Add the ground beef and cook it for approximately 5min or until the meat is thoroughly cooked but not crispy. The ground beef needs to be stirred and broken up while it is cooking. With both the extra-lean and lean ground beef, the excess fat should be drained off as soon as the ground beef is thoroughly cooked. Keep the meat in the skillet.
Turn the heat down and stir in the spices. Season the beef to your taste.
Cut the cream cheese into cubes and slowly mix them into the ground beef. Stir the mixture until the cream cheese is fully melted and thoroughly incorporated into the meat.
Turn off the heat and add 1/2 of cheddar cheese to the mix. Once the cheddar cheese is fully mixed into the ground beef and cream cheese mixture, transfer it to your baking dish. Sprinkle the rest of the cheddar cheese over the top of your beef casserole.
Bake it in the oven for approximately 10min, or until the cheese is melted.
Sprinkle parsley on the finished result. Serve it with your favorite roasted vegetables or green salad for a low-carb option. Alternatively, add rice or potatoes for a hearty and well-rounded meal.
Enjoy!
P.S. You can keep leftovers in an airtight container, in the fridge, for up to 3 days. If you ask us, it tastes even better the day after.
