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Cheesy Ground Beef & Cauliflower Casserole

A comforting one-pot low-carb casserole loaded with flavor, made with ground beef and cauliflower, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Temps de préparation 15 minutes
Temps de cuisson 25 minutes
Temps total 40 minutes
Portions: 6 servings
Type de plat: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingrédients
  

Main ingredients
  • 1 pound ground beef, 85 to 90 percent lean
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 to 3 cups cauliflower florets, small bite-size
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 cup sugar-free marinara or crushed tomatoes
  • 3 tablespoons cream cheese
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella, divided
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Olive oil for the pan

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat with a drizzle of olive oil.
  2. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Stir in onion and garlic. Cook 2 to 3 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Add cauliflower, smoked paprika, and Italian seasoning. Stir to coat and cook 4 to 5 minutes to soften.
  5. Pour in marinara. Stir in cream cheese until it melts into a creamy sauce. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  6. Sprinkle half the cheese into the skillet and fold it through. Top with remaining cheese.
Baking
  1. Bake at 375 F for 10 to 12 minutes until bubbly and lightly browned on top.
  2. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving so everything sets up nicely.

Notes

Try ground turkey instead of beef for a lighter option, and feel free to add chopped spinach or mix cheeses for more flavor. Pair with a simple side salad.