Description
Ground Beef Casserole with Cauliflower Rice is a comforting and nutritious dish that brings together the rich flavors of lean ground beef, creamy cheese, and hearty cauliflower rice. Perfect for family gatherings or casual weeknight dinners, this one-pan recipe is easy to prepare and offers a satisfying blend of textures. With its adaptability to various dietary needs and its potential for leftovers that taste even better the next day, this casserole is sure to become a favorite in your home. Get ready for a delicious meal that’s both hearty and healthy!
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- ½ teaspoon sweet paprika
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- 6 ounces fresh baby spinach
- 10 ounces frozen cauliflower rice (cooked according to the directions on the bag)
- 1 cup sour cream (or plain yogurt)
- 1 tablespoon butter (room temperature)
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- 2 to 3 tablespoons milk (if needed)
- 8 ounces shredded Italian blend cheese (or any other shredded cheese that you have/prefer)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375˚F.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté diced onions for about 2 minutes, then add minced garlic and cook for an additional 20 seconds.
- Add ground beef, season with Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper, cooking until browned.
- Stir in spinach until wilted.
- In a baking dish, combine cooked cauliflower rice, sour cream, butter, and basil; mix until creamy.
- Fold in the beef mixture and top with shredded cheese.
- Bake for 22-25 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Let cool for 7-10 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg