Keto Beef and Black Bean Casserole

When you want an amazingly delicious and filling dish, this keto beef and black bean casserole is sure to satisfy! Enjoy!

This keto beef and black bean casserole comes together in just 45 minutes and is both incredibly flavorful and incredibly low in carbs. It’s also creamy and cheesy and is true comfort food. We use black soy beans to keep our dish low in carbs; but they bring awesome flavor and texture to this dish!

Let’s talk about our beef, peppers, and onions!

I used a 90% lean ground beef mixture to make this dish. Alternately, you could use a leaner or fattier ground beef mixture for yours. Whichever beef mixture you use, you’ll want to drain the grease well after cooking. If you’d like, you could also substitute with ground pork or Italian sausage to make this dish. You could even use ground chicken for a fun change-up to this casserole. For the bell peppers, I used a combination of green and red bell peppers to make my casserole. I love this flavor and color combination, but you can use any color or color combination of bell peppers to make this dish. For the onion, I used a yellow onion, but a white onion would work great as well. We also add a little salt and pepper when cooking our beef, peppers, and onions.

What other ingredients go into this keto beef and black bean casserole?

Although most beans are too high in carbs to be included in a low carb plan, black soy beans are one of the exceptions. Black soy beans are relatively low in carbs, with ½ cup containing 5 net grams of carbs. In comparison, ½ cup regular black beans contains 13 net grams of carbs. I use soy beans in moderation when cooking, but they’re great in dishes like this or added to chili. We then add salsa and sour cream to add amazing flavor and creaminess to this dish. You can use mild, regular, or hot salsa depending on how spicy you’d like your dish to be. After transferring this mixture to a baking dish, we finish it off by topping it with shredded mozzarella cheese. You can substitute with any good melting cheese; but for the best results, I recommend buying a block of cheese and shredding it yourself.

What are some ways I can serve this keto beef and black bean casserole?

This is a filling dish and can be served as a complete meal all in itself. You also have some great low carb options for serving this casserole. You can start your meal with a green salad, perhaps a Caesar salad or a wedge salad. I love to cut up some iceberg or romaine lettuce, then serve it with our favorite salad toppings. Some of our go-to toppings include chopped hard boiled eggs, diced cucumbers and tomatoes, fried and crumbled bacon, and shredded cheese. If you’d like, you can serve this casserole with a side of keto biscuits, chaffles, cornbread, or English muffins. You can also serve this dish with a side of cooked vegetables. Some great low carb options include asparagus, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, green beans, and spinach. However you serve this dish, I recommend ending your meal with a decadent keto dessert!😊

Here are some keto desserts that would finish off your meal perfectly!

Berries with Keto Lemon Whipped Cream

Chocolate Espresso Keto No-Bake Cheesecake

Easy Keto Pumpkin Fluff

Keto Espresso Mascarpone Mousse

Helpful Hints:

*Depending on your heat preference, you can use mild, medium, or hot salsa for this dish.

*For the best results, I recommend buying a block of cheese and shredding it yourself.

Main Kitchen Equipment and Utensils:

• 11×7 inch baking dish
• Large skillet
• Measuring cups

Splash of Encouragement:

***My soul shall make its boast in the LORD; The humble shall hear of it and be glad. Psalm 34:2***