Creamy Ground Beef and Cauliflower Rice Casserole

This low-carb ground beef casserole is the perfect dish for you or your family after a long day! It's delicious and kinda like a carb-free lasagna!

WHAT IS GROUND BEEF AND CAULIFLOWER CASSEROLE?

Low-carb ground beef and cauliflower casserole can be described (by me, at least) as lasagna without the sauce and the carbs. The use of Italian spices gives it a very delicious, Italian flavor while changing up a few ingredients.

Don't misunderstand, this isn't meant to be a lasagna replacement.

It is, however, a delicious dish that is something different than you make on a consistent basis. It's meaty, cheesy, and delicious!

LOW-CARB GROUND BEEF AND CAULIFLOWER CASSEROLE INGREDIENTS

Before you try to make this recipe, you'll want to make sure to have the following ingredients on hand.

1 lb ground beef, fat content of choice
1 cup sour cream
1 package (10 ounces) frozen cauliflower rice
8 ounces shredded Italian blend cheese
1/2 small yellow onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp paprika
salt and pepper, to taste

After you have all of this, you're set and ready to cook!

HOW TO MAKE GROUND BEEF CASSEROLE

Begin by browning beef (fat content of choice) in a non-stick skillet and a meat chopper
While the beef is browning, preheat your oven to 400˚F
Remove your beef from the pan and add the chopped onions to the leftover beef fat; cook until soft
Stir in garlic and cook for around 30 seconds
Drain beef fat from skillet, if desired, using a slotted spoon to reserve onions and garlic
Add beef to the cooked onions and garlic in the skillet, adding spices; Italian seasoning, paprika, and salt and pepper, to taste
Cook the packaged cauliflower rice, following package directions
In a 9×13 baking dish, combine cooked cauliflower rice and sour cream; add salt and/or pepper if you wish
Form the cauliflower mixture into a layer and spoon the beef mixture on top
Cover with Italian cheese (or cheese of choice)
Bake for 20 – 25 minutes until the cheese is bubbly
Remove from the oven, serve, and enjoy!

WHAT KIND OF GROUND BEEF SHOULD I USE?

Ideally, for a low-carb or keto diet, you want to aim for using higher-fat meats. Generally, a 70/30 ground beef would be the best for a recipe such as this.

Fatty meats, however, do cook down a lot more since there is more fat to cook out. While this isn't a huge deal, that simply means however much you're using doesn't go as. far.

For instance, one pound of 70/30 ground beef might cook down to 3/4 of a pound or less.

Ground beef that is lower in fat will end up being more meat and less fat after browned but is more expensive.

Really, the choice is yours.

STORING LEFTOVER GROUND BEEF CASSEROLE

Storing your leftover ground beef and cauliflower casserole is super easy and simple!

As we always suggest, use glass storage containers for containers that are not only versatile but can be used in the oven and microwave as well.

Obviously, you can use whatever storage containers you may have on hand.

Place the leftovers into the refrigerator where they can stay for 4 – 5 days. If you don't eat them within that time frame, it's probably best to discard them.

REHEATING CASSEROLE LEFTOVERS

Reheating this ground beef casserole couldn't be easier! There are a couple of quick ways you can reheat your leftovers.

REHEATING IN THE MICROWAVE

The quickest and easiest way to reheat your leftover casserole is in the microwave. To do this, simply spoon out the amount you are wanting to reheat onto a plate or into a bowl and place it in the microwave.

Microwave on high for 1 minute, stirring at the 30-second mark. Remove from the microwave, check to ensure it is heated through, and eat.

If your casserole serving needs more time, heat in 15-second increments until it reaches your desired temperature.

USING THE OVEN

If you'd like to heat your low-carb ground beef casserole more slowly, you can use your oven. It will give you a deliciously warm meal that's been heated through.

Preheat your oven to 350˚F and place your leftover casserole into an oven-safe baking sheet. Heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, then check for the desired temperature.

If your casserole isn't heated through yet, continue to heat in the oven in four-minute increments until the desired level of temperature is reached.

WHAT TO EAT WITH LOW-CARB GROUND BEEF AND CAULIFLOWER CASSEROLE

There are plenty of delicious side dishes, drinks, and desserts that would go well with this recipe.

Here are a few ideas to get you started!

Keto Garlic Parmesan Cauliflower Rice
Keto Cream Cheese Mints
Keto Garlic Butter Brussel Sprouts
Keto-Friendly Gin and Tonic
Keto Strawberry Cheesecake Fat Bombs

For more ideas, check out our recipe index.

TOOLS USED TO MAKE GROUND BEEF AND CAULIFLOWER CASSEROLE

Click on the links to see the items used in making this recipe. You can also find these products linked in the recipe below.

Meat Chopper– A meat chopper is an odd-looking tool that can make breaking apart ground meat or sausage a breeze. The tool isn't very big and will easily fit in your kitchen utensil drawer. If you don't have a meat chopper and are constantly aggravated by breaking meat apart, it's time to get one!
Non-Stick Skillet – A good non-stick skillet is a must for any kitchen. For this particular recipe, it makes cooking and cleanup a breeze. If you don't have a non-stick skillet or if yours is getting some age on it and isn't working well, there's no time like the present to get one!
9×13″ Baking Dish – The "nine by thirteen" is a baking dish that is synonymous with tons of recipes, especially when it comes to casseroles.

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Ingredients

1 lb ground beef, fat content of choice
1 cup sour cream
1 package (10 ounces) frozen cauliflower rice
8 ounces shredded Italian blend cheese
1/2 small yellow onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp paprika
salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

Begin by browning beef (fat content of choice) in a non-stick skillet and a meat chopper
While the beef is browning, preheat your oven to 400˚F
Remove your beef from the pan and add the chopped onions to the leftover beef fat; cook until soft
Stir in garlic and cook for around 30 seconds
Drain beef fat from skillet, if desired, using a slotted spoon to reserve onions and garlic
Add beef to the cooked onions and garlic in the skillet, adding spices; Italian seasoning, paprika, and salt and pepper, to taste
Cook the packaged cauliflower rice, following package directions
In a 9x13 baking dish, combine cooked cauliflower rice and sour cream; add salt and/or pepper if you wish
Form the cauliflower mixture into a layer and spoon the beef mixture on top
Cover with Italian cheese (or cheese of choice)
Bake for 20 - 25 minutes until the cheese is bubbly
Remove from the oven, serve, and enjoy!

Notes

Choose whatever cheese you want to top this with
If you'd like to add spices to the cauliflower mixture, feel free to do that as well

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Nutrition Information

Yield 6 Serving Size 1/6 of the casserole
Amount Per Serving Calories 412 Total Fat 29g Carbohydrates 4g Protein 32g

Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy, sourced from an online food databse. All carbohydrate counts are calculated as net carbs instead of total. Net carb count excludes both fiber and sugar alcohols, because these do not affect blood sugar in most people. We try to be accurate, but feel free to make your own calculations.

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