Description
Ground Beef and Cauliflower Rice Casserole is the ultimate comfort food that brings warmth and joy to your dinner table. This one-pot dish combines savory ground beef with tender cauliflower rice, all topped with gooey melted cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights, this casserole is not only delicious but also a nostalgic reminder of family gatherings where laughter and stories abound. With simple ingredients and easy steps, you can create a hearty meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 4 cups cauliflower rice (fresh or frozen)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tsp paprika
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion until translucent, about 5 minutes; add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Increase heat slightly, add ground beef, and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Season with salt, pepper, paprika, and oregano.
- Stir in cauliflower rice once the beef is cooked through. Simmer for about 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Transfer mixture to a greased baking dish and top generously with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake uncovered for approximately 20 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg