Description
The Keto Gyro Casserole is a delicious and hearty dish that brings the flavors of traditional Greek gyros right to your kitchen, combining ground lamb or beef with aromatic spices, fresh vegetables, and creamy cheeses while keeping it low in carbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground lamb (or beef)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by gathering all items listed in the ingredients section.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the diced onion for about 5 minutes until translucent.
- Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add ground lamb or beef, breaking it apart as it cooks, and brown for about 7-10 minutes.
- Season the meat with oregano, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper, then stir in diced tomatoes and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine heavy cream, shredded mozzarella cheese, and fresh spinach, mixing well.
- Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish and layer the cooked meat mixture evenly on the bottom.
- Pour the creamy spinach mixture over the meat and spread it out evenly.
- Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese on top.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F for 25-30 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Let the casserole cool for 5-10 minutes before serving and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- Using high-quality ground meat is essential for the best flavor.
- Fresh herbs can elevate the flavor profile.
- Ensure spinach is well-washed and dried to avoid excess moisture.
- Let the casserole rest for a few minutes after baking for easier serving.
- Prep Time: 15-20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the casserole
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
