Name: Cheesy Ground Beef & Cauliflower Casserole
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 0.5 cup chopped onion; 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped; 1 pound lean ground beef; 3 cups bite-size cauliflower florets; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon ground chipotle; 1 (15 ounce) can no-salt-added petite-diced tomatoes; 2 cups shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese; 0.333 cup sliced pickled jalapeños

Cheesy Ground Beef & Cauliflower Casserole

4.4

(25)

25 Reviews

Ground beef and cauliflower combine to create a hearty weeknight casserole that both kids and adults will love. Serve with tortilla chips and sour cream.

Carolyn Casner

Updated on April 18, 2023

Active Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

Nutrition Profile:

Egg Free Gluten-Free High-Protein Low Carbohydrate Nut-Free Soy-Free

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
½ cup chopped onion
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
1 pound lean ground beef
3 cups bite-size cauliflower florets
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground chipotle
1 (15 ounce) can no-salt-added petite-diced tomatoes
2 cups shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
⅓ cup sliced pickled jalapeños

Directions

Position rack in upper third of oven. Preheat broiler to high.
Heat oil in a large broiler-safe skillet over medium heat. Add onion and bell pepper; cook, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add beef and cauliflower; cook, stirring and breaking the beef up into smaller pieces, until it is no longer pink, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in garlic, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt and chipotle; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add tomatoes and their juices; bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid is reduced and the cauliflower is tender, about 3 minutes more. Remove from heat.
Sprinkle cheese over the beef mixture and top with sliced jalapeños. Broil until the cheese is melted and browned in spots, 2 to 3 minutes.

Jason Donnelly

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

351	Calories
23g	Fat
11g	Carbs
26g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Serving Size about 1 cup
Calories 351
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 11g	4%
Dietary Fiber 3g	11%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 26g	52%
Total Fat 23g	29%
Saturated Fat 11g	55%
Cholesterol 86mg	29%
Vitamin A 1522IU	30%
Sodium 672mg	29%
Potassium 639mg	14%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.