Description
A hearty low carb taco casserole packed with bold flavors, featuring seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, and fresh veggies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef (or turkey/cooked chicken)
- 1 cup cauliflower rice (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup diced bell peppers (any color)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes (drained)
- 1 package taco seasoning (or homemade)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt for a lighter option)
- ½ cup black olives, sliced (optional)
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). While the oven heats up, get your ground beef sizzling in a skillet over medium heat. Crumble the meat as it cooks until it’s browned and fully cooked through.
- Once the beef is browned, throw in the diced onion and bell peppers. Stir them in and let the mix cook for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender and fragrant. Drain off any excess fat from the pan.
- Next, add the drained tomatoes and taco seasoning to the beef and veggie mix. Stir everything together well, ensuring the seasonings coat all the ingredients. Cook this mix for an additional 2 to 3 minutes for the flavors to meld.
- In a large casserole dish, start layering! First, spread the cauliflower rice evenly on the bottom. Then, pour the seasoned beef mixture over the rice.
- Spoon the sour cream evenly across the beef layer, making sure to cover as much area as possible for the best flavor.
- Finally, sprinkle the shredded cheese generously on top of the sour cream layer, creating a delicious blanket over the casserole.
- Bake your casserole in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and slightly golden.
- When it’s finished baking, take the dish out and let it cool for about 5 minutes. Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro and sliced black olives, if desired.
Notes
Can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated before baking. Great for leftovers!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg