Description
Introducing our delicious Ground Beef Casserole with cauliflower rice—a comforting dish that perfectly marries flavor and nutrition. This savory casserole combines lean ground beef with fresh spinach, aromatic garlic, and creamy sour cream, all nestled atop a bed of fluffy cauliflower rice. It’s not only quick to prepare but also offers a healthy twist by replacing traditional grains with low-carb cauliflower rice. Ideal for weeknight dinners or gatherings, this dish is sure to delight the entire family while providing a satisfying meal that’s both hearty and wholesome.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 6 ounces fresh baby spinach
- 10 ounces frozen cauliflower rice (cooked)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon butter (room temperature)
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- 8 ounces shredded Italian blend cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375˚F.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sauté onions for about 2 minutes, then add garlic; cook until fragrant.
- Add ground beef, season with Italian seasoning, sweet paprika, salt, and pepper. Brown the meat while breaking it up.
- Stir in spinach until wilted; remove from heat.
- In a baking dish, mix cooked cauliflower rice, sour cream, butter, and dried basil until creamy.
- Combine the beef mixture with the cauliflower base; top with shredded cheese.
- Bake for 22-25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of casserole (265g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg