Keto Cheeseburger Casserole

Keto Cheeseburger Casserole

A low-carbohydrate baked casserole with seasoned ground beef, pickles, a creamy egg filling, and melted cheddar cheese.

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Preheat the oven to 190°C and set out the baking dish.

    Cookware: baking dish, oven

  2. Step 2

    Heat the olive oil in the skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened.

    Timer: 4 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 15.0 ml Olive Oil, 120.0 gr Onion

    Cookware: large skillet, spatula

  3. Step 3

    Add the ground beef, ⅝ tsp (4 gr) salt, and 1 gr ground black pepper. Cook over medium heat, breaking up the meat, until browned with no pink remaining; drain excess rendered fat if needed.

    Timer: 9 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 900.0 gr Ground Beef, 1.0 gr Ground Black Pepper, 4.0 gr Salt

    Cookware: large skillet, spatula

  4. Step 4

    Stir in the garlic and tomato paste. Cook over medium heat until fragrant and the paste darkens slightly.

    Timer: 2 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 8.0 gr Garlic, 30.0 gr Tomato Paste

    Cookware: large skillet, spatula

  5. Step 5

    Stir in the mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and dill pickle, then remove the skillet from the heat.

    Timer: 1 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 120.0 gr Dill Pickle, 30.0 ml Mustard, 15.0 ml Worcestershire Sauce

    Cookware: large skillet, spatula

  6. Step 6

    Spread the beef mixture evenly in the baking dish.

    Cookware: baking dish, large skillet, spatula

  7. Step 7

    Whisk the eggs, heavy cream, cream cheese, remaining ⅜ tsp (2 gr) salt, and remaining 1 gr ground black pepper until evenly combined.

    Timer: 2 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 115.0 gr Cream Cheese, 4.0 piece Egg, 1.0 gr Ground Black Pepper, 180.0 ml Heavy Cream, 2.0 gr Salt

    Cookware: mixing bowl, whisk

  8. Step 8

    Pour the egg mixture evenly over the beef, then cover the surface with the cheddar cheese.

    Ingredients used: 225.0 gr Cheddar Cheese

    Cookware: baking dish, mixing bowl

  9. Step 9

    Bake at 190°C until the center is set, the cheese is bubbling, and the casserole reaches at least 71°C internally.

    Timer: 20 min (fixed)

    Cookware: baking dish, oven

  10. Step 10

    Let the casserole rest before cutting it into 6 portions and serving.

    Timer: 10 min (fixed)

    Cookware: baking dish

Nutrition (Estimated)

Food safety

Caution: medium

Cook the beef and finished casserole to at least 71°C. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours and use within 3–4 days; reheat portions to 74°C.

Risk factors

  • raw ground beef
  • raw egg
  • hot baking dish