Ground Beef Casserole
A delightful blend of savory beef, creamy cheese, and fresh veggies!
Equipment
- Skillet
- 9x13 inch Baking Dish
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion diced
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp sweet paprika
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 6 oz fresh baby spinach
- 10 oz frozen cauliflower rice cooked
- 1 cup sour cream or plain yogurt
- 1 tbsp butter room temperature
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 2-3 tbsp milk if needed
- 8 oz shredded Italian blend cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sauté onions for 2 minutes, then add garlic and cook for 20 seconds.
- Incorporate ground beef, seasoning it with Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook until the beef is browned, breaking it up as it cooks.
- Stir in spinach, cooking until wilted, then remove from heat and drain excess liquid.
- In a 9x13-inch baking dish, mix cooked cauliflower rice, sour cream, butter, and dried basil until creamy, adding milk if necessary.
- Combine the beef mixture with the cauliflower rice mixture and top with shredded cheese.
- Bake for 22 to 25 minutes until bubbly and cheese is melted. Let it rest for 7 to 10 minutes before serving.
