Ground Beef Cauliflower Casserole (Print)

Hearty ground beef meets tender cauliflower rice in a creamy, cheesy bake. Low-carb comfort food ready in under an hour.

# What You Need:

→ Meats

01 - 1 lb lean ground beef

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 medium onion, finely chopped
03 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 4 cups cauliflower rice, fresh or frozen
05 - 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
06 - 1 cup baby spinach, chopped

→ Dairy

07 - 1 cup sour cream
08 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
09 - 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

→ Pantry

10 - 2 tbsp olive oil
11 - 1 tsp dried oregano
12 - 1 tsp dried basil
13 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
14 - 1/2 tsp salt
15 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
16 - 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

→ Garnish

17 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

# How to Make:

01 - Preheat your oven to 375°F.
02 - In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté onion and red bell pepper for 3-4 minutes until softened.
03 - Add garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently.
04 - Add ground beef, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
05 - Stir in oregano, basil, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Mix well.
06 - Add cauliflower rice and baby spinach. Cook for 4-5 minutes until cauliflower is tender and any liquid has evaporated.
07 - Remove skillet from heat. Stir in sour cream and half of the cheddar cheese until well combined.
08 - Spread the mixture evenly into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
09 - Sprinkle remaining cheddar and all mozzarella cheese over the top.
10 - Bake for 20 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
11 - Let rest for 5 minutes, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The crispy cheese crust creates this incredible texture contrast that makes you forget youre eating low-carb
  • Everything cooks in one skillet first, meaning minimal cleanup on busy weeknights
02 -
  • The casserole needs those 5 minutes of resting time, or it'll be too loose when you scoop it
  • Frozen cauliflower rice can make the dish watery if you don't thaw and drain it thoroughly first
03 -
  • Use a box grater to make your own cauliflower rice from fresh florets for the best texture
  • Let the beef mixture cool slightly before stirring in sour cream so it doesn't separate

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