https://www.eatingwell.com/recipe/7919044/cheesy-ground-beef-cauliflower-casserole/
Reminiscent of nachos, spice up your meal rotations and try this cheesy ground meat casserole that blends savory beef and tender cauliflower all in one skillet that can be ready in under an hour! Serve with tortilla chips or over rice.
Yield
6 Servings
Preparation time
20 minutes
Cooking time
35 minutes
Total time
55 minutes
Ingredients
1 Tbsp olive oil
1/2 C chopped onions (any kind)
1 medium green bell pepper ( chopped)
1 lb lean ground beef (90% Lean)
3 clv garlic (minced)
2 Tbsp mild chili powder
2 tsp dried cumin
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp salt (or more to taste)
1 tsp ground chipotle
3 C bite sized cauliflower florets (or 1 pound frozen cauliflower florets, defrosted)
15 oz diced tomatoes (no salt added)
3/4 C low sodium chicken broth
1 1/2 C shredded cheddar cheese
1 C sliced pickled jalapenos (optional)
tortilla chips or cooked rice for serving
Instructions
- Position the oven rack in upper third of oven.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large broiler safe skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and bell pepper then sauté about 5 minutes or until vegetables are soft. Add ground meat and brown, using a wooden spoon to break up large pieces, about 10 minutes. Stir in the garlic, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and chipotle and cook about 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Add cauliflower, tomatoes and broth. Bring to a simmer until liquid is reduced and cauliflower is tender. Remove from heat.
- Sprinkle cheese over beef/cauliflower mixture and top with the jalapeños, if using.
- Broil until cheese is melted and browned in spots, about 2-3 minutes. Let cool and enjoy with tortilla chips or over rice.
Notes
Chef’s Note: You can swap out the ground beef for ground turkey or any lean ground meat you’d like!
Nutrition Info per serving:
Calories: 350, Saturated Fat: 9.5 g, Sodium: 680.9mg, Fiber: 4.3g, Protein: 32.3g
Source
Recipe adapted from: www.eatingwell.com/recipe/7919044/cheesy-ground-beef-cauliflower-casserole/