Description
A delicious and hearty cauliflower beef casserole, perfect for a family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head cauliflower (about 2–3 pounds, roughly cut into florets, about 4 cups)
- 1 1/3 pound ground beef
- 1/2 medium onion, chopped (roughly 1/2 cup)
- 1 garlic clove, crushed or minced
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 8 oz. white mushrooms, halved and sliced about 1/4-inch thick
- 1 cup frozen cut green beans
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce or Coconut Aminos
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (4 oz., divided)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and coat a 1 quart casserole dish with cooking spray.
- Place a steamer basket in a large pot over simmering water. Roughly cut the cauliflower head into florets and add to the basket. Steam for 12-15 minutes, until very tender.
- While the cauliflower is cooking, heat a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the ground beef, chopped onion, minced garlic, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Cook, breaking up the meat, until it is browned. Drain any excess grease.
- Add the white mushrooms and frozen green beans, and sauté for about 5 minutes until the mushrooms are tender.
- Stir in the beef broth, tomato paste, and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a simmer, and cook for 15-20 minutes or until thickened slightly. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- While the meat mixture is simmering, remove the cauliflower from the pot and allow some of the excess moisture to evaporate.
- Transfer the cauliflower to a food processor or blender. Add the Greek yogurt, egg, and 1 teaspoon kosher salt. Blend or puree until smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides if needed.
- Add the meat mixture to the prepared casserole dish, then top with the mashed cauliflower and the remaining shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake at 350°F for 30-35 minutes, or until heated through and the cheese is slightly browned.
Notes
- For a dairy-free option, use non-dairy yogurt and cheese alternatives.
- This dish can also be made ahead and stored in the fridge for a quick weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg