Description
This Healthy Big Mac Casserole is a delicious twist on the classic fast-food favorite, incorporating lean ground beef, fresh vegetables, and savory seasonings, all baked to cheesy perfection. A low-carb and gluten-free option that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
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For the Casserole:
- 1 pound lean ground beef (93% lean or higher)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (reduced fat if preferred)
- 3 tablespoons dill pickle relish
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 cups riced cauliflower (fresh or frozen)
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Shredded lettuce and diced pickles for topping
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Cook Ground Beef: In a skillet, cook ground beef and onion until browned. Add garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and tomato paste.
- Add Cauliflower: Stir in riced cauliflower and cook until slightly softened.
- Mix Ingredients: Remove from heat and mix in Greek yogurt, mustard, ketchup, relish, and paprika.
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Transfer mixture to a greased baking dish and top with shredded cheese.
- Bake: Bake for 15-20 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Let rest for 5 minutes, then top with lettuce and pickles before serving.
Notes
- For added crunch, top with crushed whole grain crackers or lettuce.
- You can swap Greek yogurt for light sour cream.
- To make it keto-friendly, ensure all condiments are low sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
