Keto Beef and Spinach Casserole
If your idea of leafy greens is that sad lettuce under your fries, we need to talk—about this Keto Beef and Spinach Casserole. It’s hearty, low-carb, and blessed with the kind of flavor that slaps you lovingly across the face. Think comfort food but with kale’s hotter cousin, spinach, showing up in style. We’ve swapped the moo-cow for plant-based beef that’s juicy, bold, and totally vegan. Cheese? Of course. Carbs? Not invited. This casserole sneaks in veggies, protein, and sass all in one. Meal prep just got glam, girl—now grab your spatula and reclaim dinner like a casserole queen.
Keto Beef and Spinach Casserole
A vegan-friendly, keto-inspired casserole featuring plant-based beef, sautéed spinach, dairy-free cheese, and flavorful herbs, baked to golden, bubbly perfection.
Ingredients
- 1½ cups vegan ground beef
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 3 cups fresh spinach chopped
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¾ cup shredded vegan cheese
- Optional topping: crushed red pepper chopped parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Light a candle so it looks like you’re hosting a Pinterest-worthy dinner.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté onion and garlic until fragrant—about 2 minutes.
- Add vegan beef to skillet and cook for 5 minutes, breaking it up like your last situationship.
- Toss in chopped spinach and stir until wilted, about 2–3 minutes.
- Sprinkle in seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Taste it. Taste it again. Now stop.
- Pour mixture into a greased baking dish like you’ve done this a hundred times.
- Top with vegan cheese and bake for 25 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Let it rest for 5 minutes unless you’re into molten lava tongue.
- Garnish with parsley or crushed red pepper if you feel extra.
- Serve hot and tell everyone it took hours (we won’t snitch).
Notes
🔍 Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 290
- Total Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
💊 Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Iron: 22%
- Calcium: 18%
- Vitamin A: 45%
- Vitamin C: 12%
- Magnesium: 10%
💡 Flavor Boosting Tips
- Mix in a pinch of nutmeg for an earthy twist—yes, really.
- Add nutritional yeast if you want more cheesy depth.
- Drizzle hot sauce before serving if you like your dinner with a side of drama.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for 3 days—if it lasts that long.
- Pair with a glass of dry rosé and your favorite reality TV show.
