Ingredients:
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef (85% lean)
- 1 small (100g) yellow onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves (6g) garlic, minced
- 1 tsp (5g) salt
- ½ tsp (2g) black pepper
- 1 tsp (2g) paprika
- 4 cups (500g) cauliflower rice (fresh or frozen/thawed)
- 2 tbsp (28g) unsalted butter
- ½ cup (120ml) beef broth (low sodium)
- ½ cup (120ml) sour cream
- 1 cup (115g) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup (10g) fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions:
- Place a skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and diced onion, cooking until beef is deeply browned and onions are translucent.
- Stir in minced garlic, salt, pepper, and paprika. Cook for 1 minute until garlic is fragrant.
- Drain excess grease from the pan if necessary.
- Push beef to the sides of the pan and melt butter in the center. Add cauliflower rice and sauté on high heat for 5–7 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Pour in beef broth and stir until the liquid has almost entirely evaporated.
- Reduce heat to low. Stir in sour cream and ½ cup of shredded cheddar cheese until the sauce is velvety.
- Transfer the mixture to a 9x9 inch baking dish (or keep in an oven-safe skillet). Smooth the top and sprinkle with the remaining ½ cup of cheddar cheese.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20 minutes.
- Switch oven to 'Broil' for 2–3 minutes until the cheese is bubbling and golden-brown.
- Remove from oven and garnish with fresh chopped parsley.