Cheesy Ground Beef & Cauliflower Casserole

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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.

Active Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
6

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

  • cup sliced pickled jalapeños

Directions

  1. Position rack in upper third of oven. Preheat broiler to high.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

    Cheesy Ground Beef & Cauliflower Casserole
    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.

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