Keto Zucchini and Ground Beef Casserole
This Keto Zucchini and Ground Beef Casserole is what happens when veggies throw on a little sass and fake meat crashes the party. Zucchini gets cozy with plant-based beef in a drama-free casserole that’s hearty, cheesy, and utterly guiltless. Who says comfort food can’t come without cow drama or carb meltdowns? It’s rich, savory, keto-friendly, and 100% vegan—because we don’t need real beef to serve attitude. Your oven gets the spotlight, your kitchen smells like magic, and your tastebuds? They’ll gossip about this dish for days.
Keto Zucchini and Ground Beef Casserole
A hearty plant-based casserole featuring zucchini and vegan ground beef with cheesy, savory layers. Completely dairy-free, meat-free, keto-friendly, and comforting.
Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchinis sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion diced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 cup vegan ground beef alternative
- ½ cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tbsp arrowroot powder
- ¼ cup nutritional yeast
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ cup shredded vegan cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish optional, but she’s cute
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Heat olive oil in skillet and sauté onions and garlic until fragrant.
- Add vegan ground beef to skillet and cook until lightly browned.
- In a separate bowl, whisk almond milk, arrowroot, nutritional yeast, salt, pepper, and paprika until combined.
- Pour the sauce into the skillet, stir until it thickens.
- Add zucchini slices to the skillet and toss to coat.
- Transfer mixture to a baking dish and smooth it out.
- Sprinkle vegan cheese evenly on top, because we’re fancy.
- Bake uncovered for 30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Let it rest for 5 minutes, then serve with sass.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 210
- Total Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Iron: 15%
- Vitamin C: 20%
- Calcium: 12%
- Vitamin A: 18%
- Magnesium: 10%
Additional Notes/Tips
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes if you’re feeling spicy.
- Swap almond milk for oat milk if you’re that girl.
- Leftovers? Even better next day—like revenge.
- Add mushrooms for bonus earthy vibes.
- Serve with cauliflower rice or eat it straight from the dish, we’re not judging.
