Keto Casserole, Ground Beef and Mozzarella

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Here's a simple recipe that I adapted from one of my favorite low carb recipe sites, Linda's Low Carb Menus & Recipes. I say adapted because I used products I had on hand (mozzarella instead of cheddar, fresh peppers instead of canned chiles, etc.,) I've previously made the dish to her exact specifications and it turned out wonderfully Lovely Mate gave a thumbs up to today's version.

Recipe below.

For more information on the ketogenic diet and links to products used in this video, see below.

Keto Casserole Recipe


Hamburger & Mozzarella Casserole

Crust:
  •   cream cheese 4 oz
  •   eggs 2
  •  taco seasoning 1/2 tsp
  •  mozzarella cheese 8 oz
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Filling:
  •  ground beef 1 lb
  •  taco seasoning 3 tsp
  •  tomato sauce 1/4 cup
  •  sliced peppers 1.25 oz
  •  mozzarella cheese 8 oz

Blend crust ingredients. Spread into casserole dish (about 8x10 or equivalent)

Bake @ 350º for about 20 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes

Brown ground beef and add taco seasoning, tomato sauce, sliced peppers. Place on cooled crust.

Sprinkle remaining 8oz mozzarella cheese on top, bake for about 20 minutes more. Enjoy!

Taco Seasoning Ingredients:

  •  chili powder 2 TBLS
  •  onion powder 1 TBLS
  •  salt 1 TBLS
  •  paprika 5 tsp
  •  cumin 4.5 tsp
  •  garlic powder 2.5 tsp
  •  cayenne 1/8 tsp

I’ve been fortunate to have exposure to leading researchers, physicians and journalists regarding the ketogenic diet, also known as LCHF (low carb/high fat). We are all responsible for our own choices, including what we put in our mouths. I welcome questions, comments and even civil criticism. I’m still learning. So, if you have something to add, go for it. Thanks!  - Casey

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ketogenic and Low Carb Friendly Almond Cookies

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There are many great resources for recipes that are compatible with the ketogenic, low carb way of eating. One of the sites to which I often return is Linda's Low Carb Menus & Recipes. It's very straight forward and easy to follow. Some of the recipes are not strictly ketogenic but ones that are marked with an asterisk, indicating they are 'induction friendly', are. That's a reference to the original Atkins program where one would spend the first 2 weeks in induction, or very low carb. The ketogenic diet is essentially never leaving induction. So navigate towards those induction friendly recipes and you'll be good to go.

But there are a couple of recipes I've found in other places and have tinkered with. A favorite in our house is a version of a low carb almond cookie. I don't remember where I found the original recipe but I believe it called for butter - I use coconut oil - and didn't use an egg. I do.

Here's a video of my method of making them. The recipe is below that, along with the nutritional info.

Keep in mind, almonds are not on the allowed food list (found here) and as I wrote in this post, I tend to avoid them. Lovely Mate can tolerate them and remain in ketosis. So, if you can do so as well, enjoy!

Here's how I make these little low carb treats. Recipe below. For more information on the ketogenic diet and links to products used in this video, see below.