Healthy Cuban Beef Casserole (Print Version)
Shredded beef, creamy mustard sauce, Swiss, ham, and pickles—savory, low-carb Cuban-inspired comfort.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Components
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900 grams cooked shredded beef, unsweetened and low in carbohydrates
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240 milliliters heavy cream
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115 grams shredded Swiss cheese, or substitute Gruyère or mozzarella
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30 grams sliced dill pickles, low carbohydrate or sugar free
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115 grams full-fat cream cheese
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45 milliliters Dijon mustard, or yellow mustard for a milder flavor
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170 grams thinly sliced ham or Canadian bacon, free from added sugars or carbohydrates
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15 milliliters olive oil, optional for enhanced richness
# Instructions:
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If not already prepared, shred the cooked beef into bite-sized portions. In a large cast iron skillet, combine the beef, cream cheese, Dijon mustard, and heavy cream. Heat over medium, stirring continuously until the cream cheese fully melts and the mixture is smooth. Allow the sauce to simmer and thicken for 5 to 7 minutes.
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Add half of the sliced dill pickles to the beef mixture. Stir thoroughly to integrate, then continue simmering for several minutes to intensify the flavors.
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Spread the sliced ham or Canadian bacon evenly over the beef mixture. Distribute the shredded Swiss cheese across the top, then add the remaining pickles as a final layer.
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Preheat the oven to 200°C. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbling, and golden brown on the surface.
# Notes:
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Opt for full-fat dairy products and sugar-free cured meats to maintain a low carbohydrate profile.