Course: casserole, dinner, ground beef recipe, low carb, Main Course, Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Author: Catherine's Plates
Equipment
cutting board
sharp knife
deep skillet
measuring spoons
9 x 9 baking dish
wooden spoon
Ingredients
1/2TBSolive oil
1medium yellow onion, diced
1mediumgreen bell pepper, diced
6-8mini colored sweet peppers, diced
2garlic cloves, minced
1lblean ground beef
4ozcream cheese, softened
1TBSWorcestershire Sauce
1/8tspsalt
1/4tspblack pepper
1/4tspgarlic powder
1/4tsponion powder
4ozMozzarella, Provolone, or Swiss cheese, shredded
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9" x 9" baking dish with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
Heat oil in large skillet. Add in diced peppers and saute for 3-4 minutes. Add in onion and saute for another 2-3 minutes.
Break up ground beef into peppers and onions and cook until no longer pink.NOTE: press meat into skillet to achieve crispy bits to mimic steak texture.
Drain excess grease from skillet.
Stir in garlic for 1 minute. Season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir in Worcestershire sauce.
Reduce heat and mix in softened cream cheese until meat and vegetables are fully coated.
Pour into prepared baking dish and smooth evenly. Sprinkle Mozzarella cheese on top.
Bake for 20-25 minutes until cheese has melted and golden brown.
Serve over rice, noodles, or potatoes. For a good low carb option I serve over prepared cauliflower rice.