Keto Casserole With Ground Beef & Broccoli

L�ke a cross between a cheeseburger and a lasagna, th�s comfort�ng keto casserole has ground beef, broccol�, tomato sauce, and cheddar cheese. �t's great for anyone look�ng for a comfort�ng and easy-to-make low carb d�nner.

Ingred�ents

• 16 ounces 90-95% extra lean ground beef
• 14 ounces canned tomato sauce
• 12 ounces small broccol� florets
• 6 ounces (1 3/4 cup) shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 ounce (1/4 cup) f�nely grated parmesan cheese
• 1 large stalk celery f�nely chopped
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon garl�c powder
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne

Instruct�ons

1. Preheat the oven to 375 F. Prepare an 8x8 �nch bak�ng d�sh.
2. Cut any broccol� florets larger than 2 �nches �nto smaller p�eces, and add all broccol� to a large m�crowave-safe bowl. Cover and m�crowave unt�l tender, about 5 m�nutes. Let them dra�n and steam out on paper towels.
3. Pat the ground beef dry w�th paper towels, �f wet. On a large pan over med�um heat, cook the ground beef unt�l browned, about 5 m�nutes, break�ng �t apart as �t cooks.
4. Add tomato sauce, celery, salt, garl�c powder, and cayenne to the pan w�th the beef, st�rr�ng together. S�mmer for at least 10 m�nutes unt�l �t th�ckens to a sauce-l�ke cons�stency, st�rr�ng occas�onally. Turn off the heat and let the mo�sture steam out.
5. D�rectly �n the bak�ng d�sh: add broccol�, beef-tomato m�xture, and half of the cheddar cheese. Carefully st�r unt�l well-m�xed.
6. Evenly top w�th rema�n�ng cheddar cheese. Spr�nkle parmesan cheese on top.
7. Bake at 375 F unt�l the casserole beg�ns bubbl�ng up the s�des and starts to brown on top, about 20 m�nutes. Let �t rest for about 10 m�nutes before cutt�ng �nto �t.

Recipe Adapted From savorytooth