Description
This healthy ground beef casserole is a quick, family-friendly dinner ready in 30 minutes. It’s packed with flavor, protein, and can be made dairy-free!
Ingredients
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1 pound ground beef (preferably grass-fed)
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1 medium yellow onion, diced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 1/2 cups frozen cauliflower rice (or cooked white rice)
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1 cup chopped zucchini (optional)
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1 cup canned diced tomatoes (drained)
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1 tablespoon tomato paste
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
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2 eggs
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1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or dairy-free alternative)
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Optional topping: fresh parsley, green onions
Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a medium-sized baking dish (8×8 or 9×9 inch).
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In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned. Add onion and garlic, and cook until translucent.
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Stir in cauliflower rice, zucchini (if using), tomato paste, diced tomatoes, and spices. Let simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
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Remove from heat. Stir in beaten eggs and half the cheese to help bind the mixture.
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Transfer mixture to your prepared casserole dish. Top with remaining cheese. Bake for 15–20 minutes until golden on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3 g
- Fat: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g