Description

This Keto Chili Dog Casserole is a delicious low-carb twist on the classic chili dog, wrapped in keto-friendly tortillas and baked to cheesy perfection. It combines spicy ground chuck chili seasoned with traditional spices, wrapped hot dogs, and melted cheddar cheese for a comforting, satisfying meal ideal for those following a ketogenic diet.

Ingredients

Scale

Meat and Proteins

1 pound ground chuck
8 hot dogs

Chili Sauce

1 (14.5 ounce) can petite diced tomatoes
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon dried oregano
1 cup water

Other

8 low carb tortillas or wraps
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Nonstick cooking spray (for casserole dish)

Instructions

Preheat the oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly spray a 9×13 inch casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
Prepare the chili sauce: In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the cooked ground chuck, canned petite diced tomatoes, water, chili powder, ground cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and dried oregano. Bring this mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and let it simmer for 8-10 minutes until the sauce thickens and flavors meld together.
Assemble the casserole base: Spoon a layer of the prepared chili sauce into the bottom of the sprayed casserole dish, creating an even base to place the wrapped hot dogs on.
Wrap the hot dogs: Take each hot dog and roll it inside a low carb tortilla or wrap. Place each wrapped hot dog seam-side down in the casserole dish on top of the chili sauce layer. This helps keep the wraps closed during baking.
Add remaining chili and cheese: Pour the remaining chili sauce evenly over the arranged wrapped hot dogs, ensuring they are well-covered. Then sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese generously on top.
Bake: Place the casserole dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the cheddar cheese is bubbly and melted and the casserole is set nicely.
Cool and serve: Remove the casserole from the oven and allow it to cool slightly before serving. This dish pairs well with your favorite keto-friendly toppings such as sliced jalapeños, sour cream, or chopped green onions.

Notes

You can substitute ground chuck with ground beef or ground turkey for variations.
Use low carb tortillas to keep the recipe keto-friendly; regular tortillas will increase the carb count.
Adjust the chili powder and cumin according to your preferred spice level.
For an extra cheesy topping, sprinkle some mozzarella or pepper jack cheese with the cheddar.
This casserole reheats well and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: Casserole
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: keto chili dog, low carb casserole, keto casserole, chili dog bake, keto dinner, low carb dinner