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Keto Crockpot Loaded Taco Casserole - Easy, Cozy, and Low-Carb

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • Ground beef (85–90% lean), 2 pounds
  • Chopped onion, 1 medium
  • Bell peppers (any color), 2 medium, chopped
  • Cauliflower rice, 3 cups (fresh or frozen)
  • Diced green chiles, 1 small can (mild or hot)
  • Tomato paste, 2 tablespoons
  • Beef broth, 1/2 cup (low-sodium)
  • Shredded Mexican blend or cheddar cheese, 2 cups
  • Cream cheese, 4 ounces, softened
  • Olive oil or avocado oil, 1 tablespoon
  • Garlic, 3 cloves, minced
  • Jalapeño, 1, seeded and minced (optional)
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
  • Green onions, sliced, for garnish
  • Sour cream, for serving
  • Avocado, diced, for serving
  • Lime, cut into wedges
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder (sugar-free)
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2–1 teaspoon crushed red pepper or cayenne (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt (adjust to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

  1. Brown the meat. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add ground beef and break it up. Cook until browned with small crispy bits, about 6–8 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
  2. Add aromatics. Stir in onion, bell peppers, garlic, and jalapeño. Cook 3–4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
  3. Season it. Sprinkle in the spice mix, tomato paste, and green chiles. Stir well to coat the meat and veggies. Cook 1–2 minutes to bloom the spices.
  4. Load the slow cooker. Add the beef mixture to your Crockpot. Stir in cauliflower rice and beef broth. Mix until evenly combined.
  5. Slow cook. Cover and cook on Low for 4–5 hours or on High for 2–3 hours. Stir once halfway if you can.
  6. Finish creamy. Stir in cream cheese until fully melted and smooth. Taste and adjust salt or heat.
  7. Add the cheese. Sprinkle shredded cheese over the top. Cover and cook another 10–15 minutes until melted and bubbly.
  8. Garnish and serve. Top with cilantro and green onions. Scoop into bowls and finish with sour cream, avocado, and a squeeze of lime.