This Keto Cool Ranch Taco Crock-Pot Casserole is a cheesy and flavorful low-carb meal. We prepare this casserole with ground beef, avocado oil, onion, garlic, green bell pepper, green chilies, keto taco seasoning, dill, parsley, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, sour cream, cilantro, and lime juice. This casserole contains about 485 calories and 6.5 g of total carbs. In a slow cooker, this casserole takes nearly 4 hours and 15 minutes to create. You can serve this casserole with avocado lime salad, garlic butter zucchini, homemade guacamole, cilantro cauliflower rice, or crispy cheese chips.
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STATS:
- Course: Main Course, Lunch, Dinner
- No. of Calories: 485 kcal
- Diet: Keto
- Prep Duration: Fifteen minutes
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Portion Size: About 1¼ cups
- Cooking Mode: Crock-Pot, Slow Cooker
- Total Servings: 6
- Level of Difficulty: Easy
- Overall Duration: 3 hours 15 minutes
- Total Carbs: 6.5 g
TOOLS:
- Crock-Pot
- Skillet
- Spatula
- Spoon
INGREDIENTS:
- Two tbsp. avocado oil
- Two lbs. ground beef
- One onion
- Three cloves garlic
- One green bell pepper
- Four oz. green chilies
- 2 tbsp. keto taco seasoning
- 1 tsp. dill
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. parsley
- ½ tsp. garlic powder
- ½ tsp. onion powder
- ½ tsp. paprika
- ½ tsp. black pepper
- ½ cup water
- 8 oz. cream cheese
- 1½ cups cheddar cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
- Two tbsp. cilantro
- Lime juice, one tbsp.
INGREDIENT NOTES:
AVOCADO OIL:
- We utilize avocado oil for browning the beef and adding healthy fat. You could swap it with butter or olive oil.
ONION:
- Onion will provide savory flavor to the beef mixture. For fewer carbohydrates, you can use a small amount of onion powder instead.
GARLIC:
- Fresh garlic will add a rich and savory flavor. As a different choice, you might utilize garlic powder.
GREEN BELL PEPPER:
- The green bell pepper will keep the casserole low in carbs while adding color, flavor, and texture. You can replace it with finely diced zucchini.
GREEN CHILIES:
- Green chilies will add mild heat and taco-style flavor. You can use finely chopped jalapeño as an alternative.
KETO TACO SEASONING:
- Keto taco seasoning will provide the main taco flavor. We have to utilize a sugar-free, low-carb seasoning blend.
DILL AND PARSLEY:
- Dill and parsley will provide the cool ranch flavor and fresh herbal taste. As a further choice, you might utilize fresh dill, oregano, or cilantro.
CREAM CHEESE:
- Cream cheese will make the casserole creamy and rich. As another choice, utilize mascarpone cheese.
CHEDDAR CHEESE:
- Cheddar cheese will provide a rich, cheesy flavor and smooth melted topping. As a substitute, you can use Monterey Jack or Colby Jack cheese.
SOUR CREAM:
- Sour cream will add creaminess and tanginess to the casserole.
LIME JUICE:
- Lime juice will add freshness and balance the rich flavors. You can use lemon juice instead.
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INSTRUCTIONS:
- Cook the ground beef in avocado oil on a normal flame.
- Include the bell pepper, onion, and garlic, and cook for almost three minutes.
- Mix in the water, taco seasoning, salt, dill, pepper, parsley, paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder.
- Put the mixture in the Crock-Pot.
- Include the sour cream, green chilies, and cream cheese, and whisk carefully.
- Wrap and cook on LOW for almost three hours.
- Whisk perfectly and include the shredded cheddar while the last fifteen minutes.
- Once the cheese melts, mix in the cilantro and lime juice.
- Serve hot with keto toppings.
TIPS:
- We utilize freshly shredded cheddar cheese so it melts smoothly.
- For additional heat, include the a little cayenne pepper or sliced jalapeño.
- Avoid including additional water, as the cream cheese and veggies will deliver moisture.
- Cool the casserole for some time and then serve so it will be thicker.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
SALADS:
- Avocado Lime Salad
- Mexican Cauliflower Rice Salad
- Creamy Cucumber Salad
- Greek Salad
- Cucumber Avocado Salad
VEGETABLES:
- Cilantro Cauliflower Rice
- Creamed Spinach
DIPS & SAUCES:
- Homemade Guacamole
- Keto Salsa
- Jalapeño Sour Cream
- Cilantro Lime Dip
- Garlic Aioli
SIDES:
- Cheesy Cauliflower Rice
- Mexican Cauliflower Rice
- Crispy Cheese Chips
- Roasted Asparagus
- Sautéed Mushrooms
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Refrigerate the chilled dish for no more than four days in a sealed box.
FREEZER:
- Store the cooled casserole in a closed box for three months.
FAQs:
Will we prepare this casserole without onion?
- Yes, you can skip the onion and utilize a little quantity of onion powder to get flavor.
Could we make this casserole hotter?
- Yes, you are free to use cayenne, jalapeño, or hot sauce.
Could we utilize different cheese as a different choice for cheddar?
- Yes, you can use mozzarella cheese, Monterey Jack, or Colby Jack.
Will we prepare this casserole earlier?
- Yes, you can make the beef mixture beforehand, chill it, and finish the casserole in the slow cooker when prepared.Keto Cool Ranch Taco Crock-Pot Casserole contains 6.5 g total carbs, prepared in 4 hours and 15 minutes, & served with avocado lime salad and garlic butter zucchini.
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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATIONS:
Caloric Content: 485 kcal
Fats: 37 g
Net Carbs: 5 g
Fiber: 1.5 g
Sugar: 3 g
Sodium: 780 mg
Proteins: 31 g
Portion Size: About 1¼ cups
Total Carbs: 6.5 g