Description
A hearty, comforting casserole layered with seasoned ground beef and topped with a creamy, cheesy cauliflower mixture, perfect for cozy gatherings or satisfying weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb 96% lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup onion, finely diced
- 2 tbsp no-sugar-added tomato paste
- 1 tbsp taco seasoning — no added sugar
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups cauliflower rice
- 1/2 cup no-added-sugar diced tomatoes, well drained
- 1/2 cup Fage 0% Greek yogurt
- 2 oz Philadelphia 1/3 Less Fat cream cheese, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup reduced-fat cheddar, shredded
- 1/4 cup part-skim mozzarella, shredded
- 1 pinch fine sea salt
- 1/2 cup reduced-fat cheddar, shredded
- 2 tbsp green onion, sliced (optional)
- 1 tbsp cilantro, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease your deep 8×8-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Cook the ground beef with the finely diced onion in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the beef is browned and the onion is tender.
- Stir in the tomato paste, taco seasoning, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the mixture thickens.
- Press the beef mixture evenly into the bottom of your prepared baking dish.
- Sauté the cauliflower rice in a separate skillet over medium heat for 4-5 minutes, allowing excess moisture to cook off.
- Stir in the well-drained diced tomatoes and cook for one more minute. Remove from heat.
- Beat together the softened cream cheese, Greek yogurt, and egg in a mixing bowl until smooth.
- Fold in the cooled cauliflower mixture, adding 1/4 cup of cheddar cheese, 1/4 cup of mozzarella, and the pinch of salt.
- Spread this creamy cauliflower mixture evenly over the beef layer.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar over the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the middle is set and the cheese melts.
- Allow to rest for 15 minutes before slicing. Garnish with sliced green onion and chopped cilantro if desired.
Notes
Feel free to customize with additional spices or vegetables and consider making ahead for convenience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg