📍 Where this dish comes from: Monterrey, Nuevo León · Cerro de la Silla
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Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 340kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20) sub: ground turkey or pork
- 3 cups cauliflower rice fresh or frozen; sub: broccoli rice
- 1 cup sugar-free salsa sub: diced tomatoes + taco seasoning
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar & Monterey Jack sub: pepper Jack or mozzarella
- 1 tbsp taco seasoning low-carb; sub: chili powder + cumin + paprika
- 1 tbsp olive oil sub: avocado oil
- Optional: sliced olives diced bell pepper, cilantro
Instructions
- Brown Beef: Heat oil in skillet over medium; cook beef until no longer pink. Drain fat, stir in taco seasoning.
- Combine Base: Add cauliflower rice and salsa; simmer 3 min to reduce moisture.
- Layer: Spread mixture in greased 8×8-in baking dish. Top evenly with cheese (plus olives or peppers if using).
- Bake: 375°F (190°C) for 20 min until cheese is bubbly and edges brown. Rest 5 min, garnish with cilantro, and serve.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 340kcal | Protein: 22g | Fat: 24g
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About This Dish
This bubbly casserole layers taco-seasoned beef, fluffy cauliflower rice, tangy salsa, and a thick blanket of melted cheese — capturing all the flavor of tacos without the tortillas.
Health Benefits
- Cauliflower rice replaces the tortillas found in a traditional taco casserole, keeping this low-carb.
- Ground beef and cheese provide the protein and fat that make this dish filling.
Pairs Well With
- Blackened Salmon & Cotija Salad
- Stuffed Mini Bell Peppers