Mexican Cheesy Beef Skillet

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This keto Mexican Cheesy Beef Skillet is a mouthwatering dish. It is perfect for everyone following the keto diet. This dish only requires one pan, so we don’t have to clean a messy kitchen. Prepare this dish in only thirty minutes. We don’t have to spend much time cooking this delicious dish. We can also prepare this dish before the requirement. This Keto Mexican Cheesy Beef Skillet is not dairy-free. We use dairy-free cheese or exclude the cheese for the preparation of non-dairy cheese. Only 4.5 g net carbs are in this dish, so it is perfect for a keto or low-carb diet.

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STATS:

  • Caloric count: 450 kcal
  • Preparation duration: Ten minutes
  • Portion size: ¼ skillet
  • Cooking duration: 20 minutes.
  • Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
  • Overall time: Thirty minutes.
  • Course: Dinner
  • Diet: Keto
  • Portion: 4

EQUIPMENT:

  • Large skillet
  • Spatula
  • Knife
  • Chopping board
  • Grater

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 1 tbsp. olive oil
  • ¼ cup onion
  • ½ bell pepper
  • 1 jalapeño
  • 2 cups of cauliflower rice
  • ½ cup of diced tomatoes dice
  • 2 oz. cream cheese
  • 1 cup cheddar & Mozzarella cheese
  • Quarter cup beef broth
  • One teaspoon chili powder
  • One tsp. cumin
  • One tsp. smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon oregano
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • ¼ tsp. black pepper
  • Cilantro, lime wedges, avocado, sour cream

INGREDIENT NOTES:

BEEF:

  • We have to use 80% lean meat to prepare this dish without too much grease content, and for flavor.

OLIVE OIL:

  • We use olive oil to sauté the beef, and it is not required if the beef has fat content.

CAULIFLOWER RICE:

  • We use low-carb cauliflower rice to prepare this dish.

CREAM CHEESE:

  • Use cream cheese to add a creamy consistency to the dish, and it also balances the spice.

MEXICAN CHEESE:

  • We have to use Mexican cheese and shred it ourselves, so it works nicely.

SPICES:

  • We ground all spices fresh for the best flavor.

TOPPINGS:

  • We can top the dish with sour cream, lime slices, or avocados to provide the fat content.

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INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Brown the beef in a big pan on a moderate flame for six minutes and drain the fat content.
  2. Toss the jalapenos, bell pepper, and onions with the beef for four minutes so they get tender lightly
  3. Add salt, cumin, pepper, paprika powder, chili, & oregano in the beef
  4. Include cauliflower rice and dice tomatoes in a pan and cook them for three minutes.
  5. Lower the flame and mix the broth and cream cheese to form the creamy dish.
  6. Scatter the dish with shredded cheese and cover the pan for 2 to 3 minutes.
  7. Garnish this beef skillet dish with cilantro and serve it.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

  • Add these beef in lettuce wraps to form the tacos.
  • Serve avocado slices or guacamole along with this beef.
  • Drizzle some lime juice or sour cream on this dish.
  • Keto tortilla or chaffles pair well with this dish.
  • We can add some crushed pork rinds to this beef skillet for the crunchy taste.
  • You can serve this cheesy beef skillet with sautéed spinach or zucchini for flavor and taste.

TIPS:

  • Properly strain tomatoes to prevent the additional moisture content.
  • Use pre-rice cauliflower for convenience.
  • Include some chipotle powder or cayenne pepper in this dish to add some spice.
  • Ground chicken or turkey is also used as a substitute for beef.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • Put the remaining dish in a vacuum box for four days.

FREEZER:

  • Prepare the individual servings of this skillet and store the dish for 2 months.

FAQs:

Can I utilize frozen rice to prepare this beef skillet?

  • We use frozen cauliflower rice to prepare this beef skillet. But we just have to properly thaw the cauliflower rice.

Is this Mexican beef dish spicy?

  • This Mexican beef dish is mildly spicy, and we have to add some jalapenos or hot sauce to alter the spice.

Can I prepare a non-dairy beef skillet?

  • We can prepare a non-dairy beef skillet by adding coconut cream and vegan cheese for this purpose.

Is this beef skillet keto-friendly?

  • These beef skillets are keto-friendly. They have a perfect balance of proteins and fats along with low-carb content.

How to prepare more vegetables in a skillet?

  • We would include some spinach or cooked mushrooms in this beef skillet. It makes the dish healthier.

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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Caloric count: 450 kcal
Potassium: 550mg
Net Carbs: 4.5g
Iron: 2.6mg
Overall carbs: 6.2g
Fiber: 1.7g
Calcium: 210mg
Protein: 27g
Portion size: ¼ skillets
Sodium: 650mg
Portion: 4