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ground beef cauliflower rice casserole

A delicious low-carb casserole with ground beef and cauliflower rice baked to perfection with cheese.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
  • 0.5 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 6 ounces fresh baby spinach
  • 10 ounces frozen cauliflower rice cooked according to package instructions
  • 1 cup sour cream or plain yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon butter room temperature
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried basil
  • 2.5 tablespoons milk if needed
  • 8 ounces shredded Italian blend cheese

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and cook for 2 minutes, then stir in garlic and cook for 20 seconds.
  3. Add ground beef and season with Italian Seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned, breaking up meat with a spoon.
  4. Add spinach in batches, cooking and stirring until wilted, about 1 minute.
  5. Remove from heat, drain excess liquid, and set aside.
  6. In a baking dish, combine cooked cauliflower rice, sour cream, butter, and basil. Stir until smooth and creamy, adding milk if necessary.
  7. Add beef mixture into the cauliflower mixture, stirring well. Top with shredded cheese.
  8. Bake for 22-25 minutes until bubbly and cheese is melted.
  9. Let stand for 7-10 minutes before serving.

Notes

This casserole is perfect for a low-carb, keto-friendly dinner with cheesy goodness.