Description
A hearty ground beef casserole packed with flavor and nutrition.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- ½ teaspoon sweet paprika
- salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 6 ounces fresh baby spinach
- 10 ounces frozen cauliflower rice, cooked according to the directions on the bag
- 1 cup sour cream, or plain yogurt
- 1 tablespoon butter, room temperature
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- 2 to 3 tablespoons milk, if needed
- 8 ounces shredded Italian blend cheese, or any other shredded cheese that you have/prefer
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375˚F.
- Heat the olive oil in a large 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for 20 seconds.
- Add ground beef and season it with Italian Seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Continue to cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until beef is completely browned.
- Add in spinach and cook, stirring frequently, for 1 more minute or until spinach is wilted.
- Remove from heat, drain the liquid from the skillet, and set aside.
- In a 9×13-inch baking dish, combine cooked cauliflower rice, sour cream, butter, and dried basil; stir until completely combined and creamy. If needed, stir in some milk.
- Add prepared beef mixture to the baking dish; stir until everything is completely incorporated. Top with shredded cheese.
- Bake for 22 to 25 minutes, or until bubbly and cheese is melted.
- Remove from oven and let stand for 7 to 10 minutes before cutting and serving.
Notes
- Add vegetables like sautéed carrots or frozen peas.
- Swap ground beef with turkey or chicken.
- Avoid covering the casserole with foil before baking.
- Let the casserole rest for a few minutes after baking and before serving.
- Prep the casserole a day ahead and store it in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10 ounces
- Calories: 553 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 314 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 43 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
Keywords: Ground Beef Casserole, Beef, Casserole, Comfort Food