How to Make Keto Cheesy Lamb Casserole (Low Carb)

Ingredients

• 1 drop Coconut Oil (for sautéing; approx 0.5 ml)
• 1 small Onion (diced)
• 500 grams Ground Lamb (80 % lean preferred)
• 1 teaspoon Garlic Granules (or fresh minced garlic)
• 2 teaspoons Mixed Herbs (dried Italian blend)
• 1.5 teaspoons Salt (or to taste)
• 1 teaspoon Black Pepper (ground)
• 1 teaspoon Coconut Aminos (soy‑free, low‑carb alternative to soy sauce)
• 1 cup Mushrooms (sliced; any variety)
• 2 cups Baby Spinach (fresh)
• 300 grams Cauliflower Rice (pre‑riced or grated cauliflower)
• 1 cup Cream Cheese (softened)
• 2.5 cups Shredded Cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or blend; enough to cover casserole)
• 2 tablespoons Chives (chopped, optional garnish)

Instructions

1. Prepare Ingredients

   Dice the onion, slice the mushrooms, measure all spices, grate or buy cauliflower rice, and have the cream cheese softened.

   Time: PT10M

2. Preheat Oven

   Set the oven to 180°C (350°F) while you start cooking.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 180°C

3. Heat Pan and Add Oil

   Place the large frying pan over medium heat and add one drop of coconut oil, letting it coat the surface.

   Time: PT1M

4. Sauté Onion

   Add the diced onion and sauté for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until translucent.

   Time: PT5M

5. Brown the Lamb

   Add the ground lamb, breaking it up with the spatula. Cook until the bottom side turns brown (≈4 min), then flip and brown the other side (≈4 min).

   Time: PT8M

6. Season the Meat

   Stir in garlic granules, mixed herbs, salt, black pepper, and coconut aminos. Cook for 30 seconds to combine.

   Time: PT1M

7. Add Mushrooms

   Add the sliced mushrooms and cook for about 2 minutes until their moisture evaporates.

   Time: PT2M

8. Wilt the Spinach

   Add the baby spinach and stir until wilted, roughly 1 minute.

   Time: PT1M

9. Incorporate Cauliflower Rice

   Stir in the cauliflower rice, mixing well, and cook for 3 minutes just to soften.

   Time: PT3M

10. Melt Cream Cheese

    Add the cup of cream cheese, lower the heat if needed, and stir until the cheese melts completely and the mixture is smooth.

    Time: PT4M

11. Transfer to Baking Dish

    Pour the entire mixture into a greased baking dish and spread it evenly with a spatula.

    Time: PT2M

12. Add Cheese Topping

    Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the top, using enough to fully cover (about 2‑3 cups).

    Time: PT1M

13. Bake

    Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake at 180°C for 25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the top is golden brown.

    Time: PT25M

    Temperature: 180°C

14. Rest and Serve

    Remove from oven, let rest 5 minutes, garnish with chopped chives if desired, then cut into squares and serve.

    Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

700

Protein

32 g

Carbohydrates

5 g

Fat

55 g

Fiber

1.5 g