If you grew up enjoying the flavor of Hamburger Helper, you’ll love this keto cheeseburger casserole that serves a crowd. This crave-worthy dish, made with ground beef, seasonings, no-sugar-added marinara, heavy cream, and shredded cheese, is destined to become your go-to keto classic. While many casseroles rely on starchy ingredients like pasta and rice, this dish will persuade you that you can omit the carbs entirely while still preserving the heartiness.INGREDIENTS
1 tablespoon of olive oil
1 medium chopped white onion
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
3 pound ground beef
black pepper, freshly ground
a quarter cup tomato paste
Rao’s Marinara Sauce, 1/4 cup
1.5 quarts thick cream
1 1/4 cup shredded Colby jack cheese
1/4 cup minced chives
HOW TO MAKE KETO CHEESEBURGER CASSEROLE
1.
Heat the oven to 375°F.
Heat the oven to 375°F.2. Heat the oil in a big, shallow pan and add the ground meat. Press the meat into a single layer that covers the entire surface of the pan with a metal pancake turner. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, or until browned, then flip the meat over and cook for a few minutes more. Spoon out extra liquid with a large spoon until only a small bit remains.
3. To the meat, add onion, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and tomato paste. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in the marinara sauce and heavy cream.
4. 1 cup shredded cheese, stirred in, and spooned into a large casserole dish.
5. Top with the remaining cheese and bake for 10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and melted. Serve immediately topped with chives.

