Low Carb Beef Burrito Casserole
Do you love burritos but not all the carbs? This Keto burrito casserole cuts down on calories and carbs by giving you more filling and less tortilla to eat. You’ll use Keto tortillas to create layers in the casserole, which are much lower in carbs than regular tortillas. The rest of the casserole is filled with seasoned ground beef, red salsa, lettuce, and melted cheese. The casserole slices taste really good with hot sauce, but you could also pair your meal with sour cream. Don’t forget that you can also use this Keto burrito recipe for your meal prep!
How to Make It
Step 1
Break up ground beef and season it with salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, and cayenne pepper. Heat olive oil in a pan on high heat before adding the ground beef. Cook the beef through completely.
Step 2
Now, turn on an oven to preheat to 350 F (180 C) and select a 11×7 glass baking dish. Spread the first amount of salsa on the bottom of the pan. You’ll need about 1 ½ Keto tortillas to create the first layer of the casserole on top of the salsa.
Step 3
Spread about ¼ cup of salsa across the first layer of tortillas. Arrange 1 cup of shredded lettuce over the salsa. Add about half of your ground beef on top of the lettuce. Cover the beef with about a ½ cup of shredded cheese.
Step 4
Use another 1 ½ tortillas to make the next layer, and repeat step 3 to make a second layer of burrito casserole. Then, lay *another* 1 ½ tortilla on top of the casserole. Spread ¼ cup of salsa across the tortillas and top the casserole off with a final ½ cup of shredded cheese.
Step 5
Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake the casserole for about 60 minutes. Then, remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes to brown the edges of the casserole. Let the casserole cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing for serving.
Ingredients
- Hamburger or ground beef, 90% lean
1 lb
- Salt
0.25 tsp
- Black pepper
0.5 tsp
- Onion powder
0.25 tsp
- Garlic, powder
0.5 tsp
- Cumin, ground
0.75 tsp
- Cayenne
0.25 tsp
- Olive Oil
1 tsp
- Salsa
2 tbsp
- Keto Tortilla
4.5 tortilla
- Salsa
2 tbsp
- Shredded lettuce
2 cup
- Cheddar cheese
1.5 cup, shredded