Loaded Cauliflower Ground Beef Casserole
A hearty paleo-friendly casserole of seasoned ground beef and cauliflower baked in a creamy almond milk sauce and topped with crispy bacon.
Ingredients
- 1½ tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 450g lean beef mince
- 5 cups cauliflower florets
- ½ cup almond milk
- ⅓ cup paleo-approved mayonnaise
- 1½ tablespoons arrowroot flour
- 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
- 4 bacon slices, cooked and crumbled
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- salt and black pepper to taste
Original recipe: https://paleogrubs.com/cauliflower-ground-beef-casserole
Method
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
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Brown ground beef until no longer pink. Season with salt and pepper.
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Preheat oven to 175°C.
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Combine cauliflower florets and beef mixture in a greased baking dish.
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Whisk together almond milk, mayonnaise, arrowroot flour, and nutritional yeast.
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Pour sauce over the cauliflower mixture and toss to coat.
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Bake for 30–40 minutes, stirring 2–3 times, until cauliflower is tender.
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Top with crumbled bacon and chopped parsley before serving.