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Cauliflower Rice Taco Casserole

Course: Dinner, Food Prep, Recipes
Servings: 4 -6

Ingredients

Cauliflower Rice:

  • 1 medium/large head cauliflower riced
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground pepper
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
  • juice of 2 fresh limes

Taco Beef:

  • 2 tsps olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1 lb ground lean beef
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 cup water or beef bone broth
  • 1 15oz. can black beans, drained, rinsed
  • 1 10 oz jar crushed organic tomatoes with juice

For Layering:

  • 1 cup grated cheddar divided

Garnish:

  • fresh chopped cilantro diced avocado, and/or chopped green onions, as garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 375 degrees f. and lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish a bit of avocado oil.

To Make Cauliflower Rice:

  • Place the cauliflower florets into a food processor, and pulse a few times until it resemble rice grains. Don't over process, or you'll just have mush.
  • Transfer to a large bowl and stir in the ground cumin, lime juice, 1 Tbsp oil, sea salt and pepper.
  • Toss cauliflower rice until well coated with the oil and spices.
  • Transfer your seasoned riced cauliflower into the prepared baking dish and set aside.

To Make Taco Beef:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add ground beef and cook breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, for about 8 minutes. Drain excess grease.
  • Add in all the spices and water.
  • Cook while stirring until mixture starts to bubble.
  • Add in the black beans and crushed tomatoes and stir well to combine.

To Layer:

  • Top your cauliflower rice evenly with half of the ground beef mixture.
  • Sprinkle with a thin layer of shredded cheddar cheese, then repeat with meat and finish with cheese.
  • Cover your dish and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until rice is tender and casserole is bubbly.
  • Once done, remove from the oven and uncover your dish.
  • Garnish and serve warm with chopped cilantro, avocado, and/or chopped green onions.
  • Enjoy!