Easy Keto Beef and Broccoli Casserole:Low Carb Recipe (2024)

Sometimes, when I start to blog a new recipe I have a “writers block”. LOL. So, this afternoon I was sitting at the dining room table and I was trying to figure out how to start this new recipe. My sweet husband, Gerald, was sitting next to me giving me advice, LOL. He said start the post with “Hi”. I laughed and said, “I’m not writing a letter!” Anyways, he’s always supportive with his funny ideas! LOL. So, here is my newest recipe: “Easy Keto Beef and Broccoli Casserole:Low Carb Recipe”

Keto Q&A

What is keto? The Ketogenic diet is a high fat, low-medium protein and low carbohydrate diet.

What are the basic rules for keto?

• Avoid carbs
• Good proteins
• Healthy fats
• Drinks lots of water
• Avoid starchy vegetables
• Avoid starchy fruits

What not to eat on a keto diet?

• Chips and crackers
• Grains, like breads
• Starchy vegetables
• ​Starchy fruits
• ​Fruit Juices
• Honey, syrup and sugar

How to start keto?What should I start eating?

• Meat
• Green vegetables
• Cheese
• Nuts
• Dairy

Can I eat a banana on keto? No, banana have 27 net carbs each

​Can I eat peanut butter on keto? Yes, just watch for added sweeteners.

​What fruit is best on keto?

• Avocados
• Lemons
• Strawberries
• Blueberries
• Blackberries
• Raspberries

What is in a keto beef broccoli casserole?

• beef
• broccoli
• olive oil
• seasonings

For my keto broccoli casserole I added only these few ingredients, but do not limit this broccoli recipe to only these few ingredients. I will give you some other great recipe ingredient ideas!

What kind of beef can I use for my Keto broccoli stir fry recipe? What cut of meat?

• Chuck pot roast – this is the beef that I found at the grocery store. It was cheaper to buy a roast and slice it up than to buy smaller pieces of meat.
• Flank steak
• Extra lean ground beef
• Ground beef – this would be the cheapest meat to add to this casserole dish
• Ground turkey
• Sirloin Steak

What seasonings do I add to my keto casserole?

I like simple ingredients (salt and black pepper), but at your local supermarket there are hundreds of seasonings! For this broccoli dish I bought a seasoning called “Chili Lime”

However, any seasoning or stir fry sauce will work for that extra flavor.

• Salt
• Black pepper
• Chili Lime
• Garlic powder
• Onion Powder
• Red pepper flakes
• Combine ginger
• Cayenne pepper
• Sesame seeds
• Soy sauce
• Sesame oil
• Avocado oil

What kind of broccoli do I put in a broccoli casserole?

Fresh broccoli florets are always better, but if you don’t cook them they can go bad in your refrigerator. Or, this is the case at my house, lol. So, I keep bags of frozen broccoli florets to cook on those busy weeknights for the entire family to enjoy.

Can I add cheese to my keto recipes? What kind of cheese can I add to my broccoli cheese casserole?

• Parmesan cheese
• Mozzarella cheese
• Sharp cheddar cheese
• Cream cheese

There are a lot of differences flavors that you can add to this beef mixture. For example, you can add beef broth, sour cream, or heavy cream.

What can I replace the broccoli with? Other low-carb options!

If you don’t like broccoli you can replace it with cauliflower rice and have a delicious meal. Another great idea is to buy cauliflower rice tater tots!

What supplies do I need to make a keto, low carb broccoli casserole or keto ground beef casserole?

• Large skillet
• Cutting board and knife to slice up the beef
• Spatula
• Baking dish – you will only need a baking dish if you decide to make a cheesy ground beef casserole – by adding shredded cheese and baking in the oven.

Low Carb Beef Instructions (Scroll down for printable version)

1. The first step is to slice up your beef into thin pieces
2. The second step is to place skillet over medium heat
3. Add olive oil to skillet
4. Add beef or ground beef to skillet
5. Add seasonings to the meat
6. Brown beef
7. After the beef is brown, place broccoli into the pan and add a lid to retain the moisture.
8. Once you have tender broccoli the meal is done. Unless, you want to add cheese or a broccoli sauce. This can be done 2 different ways. Either add the cheese to this skillet or you can take a casserole dish, spray with nonstick cooking spray, add the meat mixture broccoli into the pan, sprinkle with cheese and bake until cheese is melted.

How do I store leftovers?

If you have any extra leftovers place them into a small bowl for the next day meal. Place other leftovers into an airtight container or add aluminum foil to the top of a baking dish and place into the refrigerator or freezer. Leftovers will be good in the refrigerator for 3-4 days and 3 months in the freezer.

This is an easy recipe that the whole family can enjoy. The possibilities are endless with the different sauces and seasonings that the supermarkets now have in stock.

“Easy Keto Beef and Broccoli Casserole:Low Carb Recipe”

Try some of our other keto recipes!

Keto Chicken Chili Burrito Bowls: Cilantro Lime Sauce

Keto Buffalo Chicken Street Tacos With Cilantro Lime Ranch

Keto French Toast Casserole

EasyKeto Chicken Quesadillas

Keto Pizza Bake

Caprese Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Keto Garlic Jalapeno Chicken

EasyKeto Quesadilla Crunch Wrap

Keto Cheesy Ranch Chicken Taquitos

Try Some Other Keto Desserts!

• Keto Coconut Pie
• Keto Cherry Pie
• Keto Peanut Butter Pie Cupcakes
• Keto Mint Chocolate Chip Cupcakes
• Keto Peanut Butter Balls
• Keto Turtle Cheesecake
• Keto Chocolate Caramel Pecan Clusters
• Keto Chocolate Chip Cookies
• Keto Maple Pecan Cream Pie