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Low Carb Cheeseburger-Auflauf

Herzhafter Cheeseburger Geschmack ohne Brötchen mit cremigem Käseguss und knusprigen Käsekanten
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 1 casserole
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: German
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large onion finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves finely chopped
  • 1.3 lb ground beef
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 7 oz crushed tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp sweet paprika
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 2 large eggs
  • 7 oz cheddar cheese shredded, divided
  • 3.5 oz mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 3.5 oz dill pickles diced
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley or chives chopped

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook the onion and garlic until soft and translucent, 3 minutes.
  2. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up, until browned and cooked through, 8 minutes; drain excess fat if needed.
  3. Stir in the tomato paste and cook 1 minute.
  4. Add crushed tomatoes and Dijon mustard; season with sweet paprika, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
  5. Simmer until slightly thickened, 5 minutes; stir in the diced pickles.
  6. Heat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9 x 13 inch baking dish.
  7. Spread the beef mixture evenly in the baking dish.
  8. Whisk the heavy cream and eggs in a bowl; stir in half of the cheddar, then pour evenly over the beef.
  9. Top with the remaining cheddar and the mozzarella.
  10. Bake until the top turns golden and the center sets, 25 minutes; rest 10 minutes, then garnish with parsley or chives and serve.

Notes

- Brown the beef well for better flavor and a less watery casserole.
- Keep the oven at 350°F so the egg and cream mixture sets creamy instead of separating.
- Add the pickles at the end of simmering to keep them crisp.
- Resting after baking helps the casserole slice cleanly.