Description
Ground Beef Casserole with Cauliflower Rice is a delicious and satisfying dish that combines ground beef, vegetables, and cheese for a hearty meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 4 cups cauliflower rice (fresh or frozen)
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula.
- Stir in the diced onion, minced garlic, and chopped bell pepper. Cook until the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes.
- Add the Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper to the beef and vegetable mixture. Stir well to combine.
- Add the cauliflower rice and drained diced tomatoes to the skillet. Mix everything together and cook for another 5 minutes until heated through.
- Pour the beef and cauliflower mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the casserole.
- Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- This casserole can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
- Substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like spinach or zucchini.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Ground Beef Casserole, Cauliflower Rice, Healthy Recipe