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Low Carb Cheesy Ground Beef and Cauliflower Rice Casserole

Picky eaters are going to love this quick and easy dinner. And no one will even guess it's made with cauliflower rice for a healthier, low carb dinner idea.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: 100 + BEST Easy Beef Recipes for Dinner, 60+ Family Friendly Easy Casserole Recipes
Keyword: beef, carrots, casserole, cauliflower, cheese, ground beef, main dish
Servings: 8 servings
Author: Sweet Basil

Ingredients

  • 3 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
  • 1/4 Cup Onion minced
  • 2 Garlic Cloves minced
  • 1/2 Cup Baby Bella Mushrooms minced
  • 1 teaspoon Beef Seasoning Like Spade L Ranch or seasoning of your choice.
  • 3 Tablespoons Flour
  • 1/2 Cup Milk skim
  • 1/2 Cup Chicken Broth
  • Salt to Taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper
  • 1 Head Cauliflower riced see note, (about 4 cups)
  • 1/2 Cup Chicken Broth
  • 1 lb Ground Beef browned
  • 1 Cup Carrots sliced
  • Cheddar or Colby Jack Cheese sliced- about 9 slices

Instructions

  • In a medium pan over medium heat, add the butter and melt.
    3 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
  • Whisk in the onion, garlic and mushrooms.
    1/4 Cup Onion, 2 Garlic Cloves, 1/2 Cup Baby Bella Mushrooms
  • Add the seasoning and flour, whisking continually and cook for 30-60 seconds.
    1 teaspoon Beef Seasoning, 3 Tablespoons Flour
  • Add the milk and broth and cook until thick.
    1/2 Cup Milk, 1/2 Cup Chicken Broth
  • Season with salt and pepper and remove from heat.
    1/4 teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper, Salt to Taste
  • Heat the oven to 350 and spray an 8x9" baking dish with nonstick spray.
  • Place the cream mixture, cauliflower rice, broth, beef and carrots into the dish and stir to combine.
    1 Head Cauliflower, 1/2 Cup Chicken Broth, 1 lb Ground Beef, 1 Cup Carrots
  • Bake for 45 minutes, add the cheese and bake for a few more minutes or until melted.
    Cheddar or Colby Jack Cheese

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Notes

You can purchase cauliflower rice at the store or make your own. Place your cauliflower florets in a food processor and pulse them until they are chopped into little bits. We tend to buy it because it's so easy to find in stores now.
Left overs can be refrigerated for 3-4 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 232kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 186mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 2837IU | Vitamin C: 38mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 2mg