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Keto Green Bean Hamburger Casserole

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Make this keto green bean casserole with ground beef for dinner in less than an hour, including bake time. This low-carb version features hamburger meat, green beans, cream cheese, and shredded cheese baked in a casserole dish. Itโ€™s a budget-friendly dish that the whole family can enjoy together. The process is so easy!

Green Bean & Hamburger - Keto Casserole Dinner.

How to Make Keto Green Bean Hamburger Casserole

Gather less than ten ingredients and start on this delicious green bean casserole with ground beef! There are just fifteen minutes of prep time needed to mix ingredients together. 

Ingredients

Ground beef – Hereโ€™s an essential ingredient to any ground beef green bean casserole. Mixing protein with the vegetable makes this a complete meal in its own right. Also, I suggest lean ground beef so you donโ€™t render the fat into oily puddles while baking.

Bone broth – I love cooking with bone broth. When thereโ€™s an excuse to add it, I do. A splash of liquid helps keep the ingredients from drying out in the oven.

Cream cheese – Since thereโ€™s no canned soup in this recipe, we make green bean casserole with cream cheese instead. This substitution infuses each bite with a thick creamy sauce, replicating the irresistible mouth feel we all know and love.

Green beans – Using canned green beans significantly shortcuts the prep time. Remember to drain the beans; you donโ€™t add the liquid to the casserole dish.

Seasoning – Garlic powder, salt and pepper are all you need to make this dish pop with flavor.

Shredded cheese – Combine cheddar and mozzarella in the perfect combination for flavor and meltability. Then spread it generously over the top for a cheesy finish.

Did you know traditional green bean casserole often includes soy sauce? Add 2 teaspoons of Keto Soy Sauce to the beef while browning if you like the tangy zip.

Finally, top the shredded cheese with (optional) ยผ cup crumbled bacon bits if you love a crunchy texture. They are better than Frenchโ€™s crispy fried onions! 

Green bean hamburger casserole in a square glass dish.

Step-By-Step Directions

In essence, combine hamburger meat with green beans, cream cheese, and savory seasonings. Then, cover with shredded cheese and bake until done! Pretty easy, right?

Start by preheating your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Next, brown the beef in a skillet over medium-high heat on the stovetop. Once cooked, drain the grease by placing the meat on a paper towel lined plate. Let the paper absorb the extra fat for a few minutes.

A clear dish containing meat and the other string beans.

Then, return the meat to the skillet. Add cream cheese and mix to combine well. Pour the bone broth into the pan, cover, and bring to a boil. Season with garlic powder, salt and pepper and reduce the heat to a simmer. Continue cooking uncovered for five more minutes at a simmer until the liquid reduces and thickens slightly.

2 processes of green bean hamburger casserole, one uncooked and the other cooked.

Finally, transfer the beef to an oven-safe baking dish. Drain the canned green beans and spread in an even layer over the meat. Top with shredded cheese and bake for 25 minutes until the cheese melts completely. Serve warm.

A glass dish of green bean hamburger casserole onw a wire rack.

Low Carb Green Bean Casserole FAQ

I understand you might have some questions, particularly if keto casserole recipes are new to you or youโ€™re not familiar with keto meal prep. Let me answer some common queries and clarify the process for you.

Is green bean casserole keto?

This one sure is! There is no soup, milk, or fried onions that traditional green bean casserole usually has. All in all, itโ€™s a simple gluten-free green bean casserole recipe with naturally low-carb ingredients. Per serving, my green bean casserole nutrition has just 2 g net carb compared to 9 grams of carbs per serving from a standard casserole recipe.

Can you freeze green bean casserole?

Making this casserole dish ahead of time is a great idea. Itโ€™s fine to freeze the whole thing for up to three months in an airtight freezer bag. Lay it flat until frozen. Then, if you like, store the casserole vertically and maximize the space.

How to reheat green bean casserole?

Reheating casserole is very easy. After itโ€™s thawed, place the casserole in an oven-safe dish. Then, warm it up in the oven at 350 degrees F for approximately 10 to 15 minutes, depending on the portion size.

Green bean hamburger casserole served in a glass dish.

What to serve with Keto Ground Beef Green Bean Casserole

You can serve this casserole as a savory side dish to another beef entree, but itโ€™s even better as a dinner entree.

I usually add casserole to my Monday through Friday weekly meal prep, particularly during holiday seasons when it seems like every night is a busy weeknight. 

Leftovers serve well for lunch the next day. 

Iโ€™m even known to have some in the morning if thereโ€™s nothing else around. After all, hunger makes the best spice, and when it comes down to it, good food is good for any meal of the day.

When serving green bean ground beef casserole for dinner, you might want to pair it with a simple side salad tossed with vinaigrette, low carb mashed potatoes, or cauliflower rice. A basket of keto biscuits is very complimentary too.

Green bean hamburger casserole on a white plate on a wire rack.

More Keto Casserole Recipes

Green bean hamburger casserole served in a glass dish.

Ground Beef and Green Bean Casserole Recipe

Make this keto green bean casserole with ground beef for dinner in less than an hour, including bake time. This low-carb version features hamburger meat, green beans, cream cheese, and shredded cheese baked in a casserole dish. Itโ€™s a budget-friendly dish that the whole family can enjoy together. The process is so easy!
4.80 from 75 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 524 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350 ยฐF(175 ยฐC).
  • Brown the beef in a skillet over medium-high heat on the stovetop. Once cooked, drain the grease by placing the meat on a paper towel-lined plate. Let the paper absorb the extra fat for a few minutes.
    1 pound ground beef
  • Return the meat to the skillet. Add cream cheese and mix well to combine. Pour the bone broth in the pan, cover, and bring to a boil.
    3 ounces cream cheese, ยฝ cup bone broth
  • Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper, and reduce the heat to a simmer. Continue cooking uncovered for 5 minutes at a simmer, until the liquid reduces and thickens slightly.
    ยฝ teaspoon garlic powder, ยฝ teaspoon salt, ยฝ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Transfer beef to an oven-safe baking dish. Drain the canned green beans and spread in an even layer over the meat. Top with shredded cheese and bake for 25 minutes until the cheese melts completely. Serve warm.
    2 (14-ounce) can green beans, 1 cup cheddar cheese, 1 cup mozzarella cheese

Notes

Did you know traditional green bean casserole often includes soy sauce? If you like the tangy zip, add 2 teaspoons of Keto Soy Sauceย to the beef while browning it on the stovetop.
Top the shredded cheese with (optional) 1/4 cup of crumbled bacon bits if you love a crunchy texture. They are better than Frenchโ€™s crispy fried onions!ย 

Nutrition & Macros

Calories: 524kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 36gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 20gSodium: 804mgFiber: 1gNet Carbohydrates: 2g

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26 Comments

    1. Hi, Nancy! There are no bad questions here. Par cooked potatoes sound like a great addition. Take a minute to double-check that they are completely cooked through once the cassrole finishes baking. Sounds delicious. Happy cooking.

  1. I dislike canned green beans. Can I substitute frozen? Should I thaw first? What would be the measurement in ounces?

    1. Hi Carolyn – sure, frozen would work though I’ve never tried it. I would thaw them and then make sure they are roughly the same measurement as the recipe states. Let us know how it goes ๐Ÿ™‚

  2. I don’t have bone broth, only low sodium beef broth. Will that work too, or no? If so, does it “reduce” or should i just put it in as is? Thanks so much, Im a beginner…

  3. 5 stars
    I had some bone broth that needed to be used and I came across this recipe. So easy and delicious. Will make again! My kids devoured it!

  4. 5 stars
    This casserole was pure comfort food and great for family dinner! It made for great leftovers as well!

  5. 5 stars
    This green bean hamburger casserole is one of my favorite potluck recipes! It is always delicious and satisfying. Plus, it is keto!

  6. 5 stars
    Love this casserole with the green beans, the family loved it, and I loved the easy recipe. I make homemade chicken broth all the time used that.

  7. This sounds delicious, and I can’t wait to try it!

    Jessica, if you would, please, list both net and total carbs in your macro breakdown. That would be so helpful since some of us follow net and some of us follow total. Thank you for all the great work you and your team does!

    1. Thank you for the suggestion PJ! I will start adding the net and total carbs in the post text. I’ll also see about getting it in the recipe card. That would be great!

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