Description
Keto Chili Dog Casserole: A comforting, low-carb dinner that delivers nostalgic chili-dog flavor in a cheesy, oven-baked casserole. Halal-friendly and keto-approved, this 6-serving recipe uses simple ingredients like ground beef, halal beef hot dogs, cheese, eggs, and a sugar-free tomato sauce for a satisfying family-friendly meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (halal)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp cumin
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- ½ cup sugar-free tomato sauce
- ½ cup beef broth (halal)
- 6 halal beef hot dogs, sliced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup heavy cream
- Optional toppings: diced onions, chopped pickles, mustard drizzle
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a casserole dish.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened.
- Add garlic and ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Stir in chili powder, paprika, cumin, salt, pepper, tomato sauce, and beef broth. Simmer 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Spread beef mixture evenly into the casserole dish.
- Arrange sliced hot dogs over the chili layer.
- In a bowl, whisk eggs and heavy cream, then pour evenly over the casserole.
- Top with cheddar and mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes until set and bubbly.
- Rest 5 minutes before serving. Add optional toppings if desired.
Notes
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for 3–4 days.
- For extra spice, add a pinch of cayenne or jalapeño.
- To keep it gluten-free, ensure all sauces and broths are labeled gluten-free.
- Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving to help it set for clean portions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: ~490
- Sugar: ~6 g
- Sodium: ~700 mg
- Fat: ~39 g
- Saturated Fat: ~18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~21 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: ~8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: ~210 mg
Keywords: Keto chili dog casserole, keto dinner, low-carb casserole, halal keto, beef hot dogs, sugar-free tomato sauce, cheesy casserole, easy family dinner