Healthy Recipes Healthy Main Dish Recipes Healthy Casserole Recipes 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. By Carolyn Casner Carolyn Casner Carolyn Casner is a longtime recipe tester and contributor for EatingWell. Over the years, she has tested and developed hundreds of recipes for the magazine and website. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on April 18, 2023 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Active Time: 30 mins Total Time: 30 mins Servings: 6 Nutrition Profile: Egg Free Gluten-Free High-Protein Low Carbohydrate Nut-Free Soy-Free Jump to Nutrition Facts 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 Rate it Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 351 Calories 23g Fat 11g Carbs 26g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label 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. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved