🥩🥦 Keto Beef & Green Bean Casserole

This low-carb casserole combines tender green beans, seasoned ground beef, and a cheesy creamy sauce for a hearty, keto-friendly comfort meal. It’s simple to prep, perfect for meal prep, and melts in your mouth with every bite.

🧾 Ingredients (Serves 4–6)

• 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
• 4 cups fresh or frozen green beans, trimmed
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ cup heavy cream
• ½ cup cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
• 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce (optional)
• 1 tsp paprika
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp olive oil or butter

🔪 Instructions

1. Preheat oven

• Preheat to 375°F (190°C)
• Grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish

2. Cook beef & aromatics

• Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat
• Sauté onion and garlic 2–3 minutes
• Add ground beef, paprika, salt, and pepper
• Cook until browned, then drain excess fat if needed
• Stir in Worcestershire sauce (optional)

3. Prepare green beans

• Steam or boil green beans until tender but still firm (3–4 minutes)
• Drain and set aside

4. Make creamy sauce

• In a small saucepan, melt cream cheese with heavy cream
• Stir until smooth, season with salt and pepper

5. Assemble casserole

• Mix cooked beef, green beans, and half the shredded cheddar in the casserole dish
• Pour creamy sauce evenly over the top
• Sprinkle remaining cheddar cheese

6. Bake

• Bake 20–25 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly
• Optional: broil 1–2 minutes for a golden top

7. Serve

• Let cool 5 minutes before serving
• Enjoy as a keto-friendly main dish

❓ Q&A

Q: Can I use frozen green beans?
A: Yes—steam or blanch before adding to the casserole.

Q: Can I make it dairy-free?
A: Substitute cream cheese with vegan cream cheese and use coconut cream instead of heavy cream.

Q: Can this be meal-prepped?
A: Yes—assemble ahead, refrigerate, and bake when ready.

Q: Is this very high in fat?
A: Moderate—perfect for a keto diet. Adjust cream and cheese to taste.

💡 Tips

• Don’t overcook green beans—they should remain slightly crisp
• Add a sprinkle of fresh parsley or chives for garnish
• Swap cheddar for mozzarella or Gruyère for a different flavor.