Keto Loaded Beef Taco Tater Tot Casserole

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This Keto Loaded Beef Taco Tater Tot Casserole has a rich texture and bold Tex-Mex flavor. We prepare this loaded casserole with ground beef, onion, garlic, sugar-free taco seasoning, tomato paste, diced tomatoes, cream cheese, sour cream, cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, and crispy keto cauliflower tater tots. This loaded casserole contains approximately 560 calories and 9 g of total carbs. Preparing this loaded casserole takes about forty-five minutes. This Keto Loaded Beef Taco Tater Tot Casserole is excellent for lunch, dinner, family meals, weekly meal prep, cozy weekends, game-day gatherings, and casual dinner tables. You can serve this dish with Avocado Cucumber Salad, Garlic Butter Zucchini, Mexican Cauliflower Rice, Keto Salsa, or Cilantro Lime Crema.

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STATS:

  • Course: Main Course, Dinner
  • No. of Calories: 560 kcal
  • Diet: Keto
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cuisine: Tex-Mex
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Portion Size: 1½ cups
  • Cooking Mode: Oven
  • Total Servings: 6
  • Difficulty Level: Easy
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Total Carbs: 9 g

TOOLS:

  • Skillet
  • Baking dish
  • Cutting board
  • Bowl
  • Wooden spoon
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Knife
  • Cheese grater

INGREDIENTS:

BEEF FILLING:

  • ¼ cup onion
  • 1½ lb ground beef
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • Taco seasoning, two tbsp.
  • One tbsp. tomato paste
  • ¼ cup beef broth
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ¼ cup tomatoes

CREAMY LAYER:

  • 4 oz cream cheese
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ½ cup cheddar cheese
  • ¼ cup Monterey Jack cheese
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp smoked paprika

TOPPING:

  • 12 oz keto cauliflower tater tots
  • ½ cup cheddar cheese
  • ¼ cup Monterey Jack cheese

GARNISHES:

  • ¼ avocado
  • 1 tbsp cilantro
  • 1 tbsp jalapeños
  • 1 tbsp green onions
  • 1 tbsp sour cream

INGREDIENT NOTES AND THEIR KETO SUBSTITUTIONS:

ONION:

  • We utilize a small amount of onion because it adds savory sweetness and depth of flavor. As a keto substitute, you can use green onions.

GARLIC:

  • Garlic delivers a savory taste and aromatic flavor to the casserole. As a substitute, we can use garlic powder.

TACO SEASONING:

  • We utilize sugar-free taco seasoning because it gives the casserole bold taco flavor.

DICED TOMATOES:

  • Diced tomatoes add moisture and a fresh, slightly tangy flavor. As a keto alternative, you can reduce the amount or use diced green chilies.

CREAM CHEESE:

  • Cream cheese creates a smooth, creamy texture and rich flavor in the casserole.

CAULIFLOWER TATER TOTS:

  • Cauliflower tater tots provide a crispy topping while keeping the casserole low in carbohydrates. As an alternative, you can use homemade zucchini tots or broccoli tots made without breadcrumbs or flour.

AVOCADO:

  • Avocado adds creamy texture and richness to the finished casserole. As a substitute, you can use sugar-free guacamole.

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INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Warm the oven to 400°F and grease the dish lightly.
  2. In a pan, we warm the olive oil, & cook ground beef for 7 minutes.
  3. Break the beef apart, then cook the onion for two minutes and garlic for 30 seconds.
  4. Include taco seasoning, tomato paste, diced tomatoes, salt, beef broth, and black pepper.
  5. Simmer the ingredients for 4 minutes so the mixture gets thick.
  6. Mix cream cheese, sour cream, half cup cheddar, quarter cup Monterey Jack, garlic powder, and smoked paprika in the bowl.
  7. Spread the beef evenly in the dish and cream cheese on the beef.
  8. Put the keto cauliflower tater tots on top and sprinkle remaining cheddar and monterey jack on the tots.
  9. Bake the dish without covering for almost thirty minutes, then broil for 2 minutes for extra crisp.
  10. Cool the dish for 5 minutes, then garnish with cilantro, jalapenos, avocado, green onions, or sour cream on top.

TIPS:

  • Arrange the tots in one layer to get a perfect brown color.
  • Shred cheese right before serving for better melting in the dish.
  • Pre-cook the keto tots as per package guidelines for extra crispiness.
  • Use sugar-free taco seasoning to keep the carbs low.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

SALADS:

  • Avocado Cucumber Salad
  • Cilantro Lime Salad
  • Mexican Cauliflower Salad
  • Taco Slaw

VEGETABLES:

  • Garlic Butter Zucchini
  • Roasted Broccoli
  • Mexican Cauliflower Rice
  • Sautéed Bell Peppers

DIPS & SAUCES:

  • Guacamole
  • Keto Salsa
  • Jalapeño Ranch
  • Cilantro Lime Crema

TOPPINGS:

  • Diced Avocado
  • Fresh Cilantro
  • Sliced Jalapeños
  • Green Onions

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • Put the loaded casserole in a closed dish and stock it for about 2 to 4 days.

FREEZER:

  • Store the cooled portions for about 60 to 90 days.

FAQs:

Could we prepare this loaded casserole spicier?

  • Yes, you can use sugar-free hot sauce, jalapeños, chili flakes, or cayenne pepper.

May we prepare this loaded casserole earlier?

  • Yes, you can assemble the loaded casserole without baking, chill it for a few hours, and then bake when prepared.

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NUTRITIONAL FACTS:

No. of Calories: 560 kcal

Sodium: 820 mg

Net Carbs: 6 g

Fiber: 3 g

Sugar: 3 g

Fats: 43 g

Proteins: 34 g

Portion Size: 1½ cups

Total Carbs: 9 g