Make Ahead
Mexican Casserole with Cauliflower Rice
- Prep time 40 minutes
- Cook time 30 minutes
- Makes 8 servings
Author Notes
I'm always looking for ways to 1) make easy weeknight meals, 2) make things my 2 year old will love and 3) keep things pretty low carb. This one ticks all of those boxes. The idea was to create some sort of simple, Mexican-flavored bake, that could be served with lots of fresh toppings. This one came out great! Bonus - you can definitely make this ahead of time and bake it when you're ready. —Brussels Sprouts for Breakfast
What You'll Need
Ingredients
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1
yellow onion (diced)
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4
cloves garlic (minced)
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4 ounces
can diced green chilies
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1
bag frozen riced cauliflowerjavascript:void(0);
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15.5 ounces
can black beans (drained)
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15.5 ounces
can diced tomatoes
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1 pound
ground beef (90/10)
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cumin, coriander, paprika, ancho powder, garlic powder
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salt & pepper
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2-3 cups
shredded cheddar
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toppings: shredded lettuce, pickled jalapeños, Greek yogurt/sour cream, salsa
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olive oil
Directions
- Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
- Start by browning the meat. In a large saute pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground beef with a generous amount of spices, salt and pepper. Saute for 6-7 minutes, until brown. Remove to a plate with a slotted spoon.
- Reduce heat to medium low. Add more olive oil if necessary. Now add onions, garlic and green chilies, salt and pepper. Saute for 5 minutes. Add riced cauliflower, a generous amount of spices, and salt. Let cook together for 3-4 minutes.
- Now add the black beans and can of tomatoes, and some more spices, salt and pepper. Stir everything to combine. Let saute for 5 more minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary.
- Transfer cauliflower and bean mixture to a baking dish, and spread evenly. Cover cauliflower mixture with ground beef, and again, spread evenly. Now top with the 2-3 cups of shredded cheese, just making sure everything is covered.
- Cover baking dish with foil, and pop into oven for 15 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 7 minutes.
- Serve with lots of shredded lettuce, salsa, pickled jalapeños and your favorite salsa. So great for a relatively easy weeknight meal (and pretty low on carbs!)
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