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Keto Taco Casserole with Cauliflower Rice

This stick-to-your-ribs casserole is low in carbs but high in veggies

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword cauliflower, easy, hamburger, keto, low-carb, vegetables
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs cauliflower rice 8 cups
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • Avocado oil
  • 1 lb.  ground beef or game meat
  • 1 bell pepper chopped
  • 1 onions chopped
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 4 oz. Cream Cheese
  • 1 can 14 oz. fire-roasted diced tomatoes with green chiles
  • 6 oz cheese shredded
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • Pickled jalapenos optional

Instructions

  1. On a large sheet pan, sprinkle cauliflower rice with 1 teaspoon salt and place in a 425° F oven, for 15-20 minutes*
  2. Meanwhile in a large frying pan over medium-high heat, brown meat, onion and bell pepper, and remaining 1 teaspoon salt together.  Use avocado oil to keep from sticking.
  3. When meat is brown add all spices and stir until you can smell them.
  4. Turn down heat to low and stir in vinegar.
  5. Next add cream cheese, stirring until it is melted and evenly distributed.
  6. In your final baking dish* mix cauliflower, meat mixture, and tomatoes.
  7. Evenly spread out and top with cheese.
  8. Bake in preheated oven (425° F) for about 20 minutes until the cheese is nice and brown.
  9. Top with cilantro and jalapenos to serve

Recipe Notes

*You can skip prebaking the cauliflower, but your casserole will be runnier

*A 13-inch oven-safe frying pan can be used to brow the meat and bake the casserole. Or bake the casserole in a 9X13 baking pan.

Look for organic pasture raised cream cheese such as Organic Valley