Description
A quick and easy low-carb cheeseburger casserole without pasta, featuring seasoned ground beef, melted cheddar, and tangy pickles. Perfect for busy weeknights, this comforting dish delivers classic diner flavor without the carb coma.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds (680 g) ground beef (80/20 recommended)
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup (75 g) dill pickles, chopped
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 cups (200 g) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: chopped lettuce, diced tomatoes, sliced avocado, extra pickles
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned and no longer pink (6-8 minutes). Leave about 1 tablespoon of fat in the skillet.
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the onion is soft and translucent.
- Stir in the chopped dill pickles, yellow mustard, tomato paste, and Worcestershire sauce. Cook for 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and heavy cream until smooth.
- Pour the egg mixture over the beef mixture in the skillet. Stir well to combine. If your skillet is not oven-safe, transfer the mixture to the greased baking dish.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the edges are slightly golden. If desired, reserve some cheese to add halfway through baking.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Serve warm, topped with optional burger fixings like chopped lettuce, diced tomatoes, sliced avocado, or extra pickles.
Notes
Don’t over-brown the garlic. Use room-temperature eggs for a smoother mixture. Shred your own cheese for better melting. Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes after baking to allow the eggs to set. For a keto version, substitute heavy cream with 4 ounces of softened cream cheese. To make it dairy-free, use dairy-free cheese and full-fat coconut milk.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (based on
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 680
- Fat: 28
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 32
Keywords: cheeseburger casserole, low-carb casserole, keto casserole, ground beef casserole, easy weeknight dinner, comfort food, no pasta casserole