Name: Cheesy Ground Beef Cauliflower Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 1 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 0.5 cup chopped onion; 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped; 1 pound lean ground beef; 3 cups bite-size cauliflower florets; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon ground chipotle; 1 (15 ounce) can no-salt-added petite-diced tomatoes; 2 cups shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese; 0.333 cup sliced pickled jalapeños

Directions

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1 Move an oven rack into the upper third of the oven, then set the broiler to high so it can heat while you prepare the filling.

2 Pour 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil into a large broiler-safe skillet and warm it over medium heat. Add 0.5 cup chopped onion and the chopped green bell pepper. Stir regularly and cook for about 5 minutes, until both vegetables have softened.

3 Place 1 pound lean ground beef and 3 cups bite-size cauliflower florets in the skillet. Break the beef into small crumbles as it cooks, stirring the mixture for 5 to 7 minutes, or until no pink remains in the meat.

4 Mix in 3 cloves minced garlic, 2 tablespoons chili powder, 2 teaspoons ground cumin, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 0.5 teaspoon salt, and 0.25 teaspoon ground chipotle. Continue cooking for about 1 minute, just until the seasonings become fragrant.

5 Pour in the petite-diced tomatoes along with all the juices from the 15-ounce can. Let the mixture come to a simmer, then cook for about 3 minutes, stirring from time to time, until the cauliflower is tender and the excess liquid has reduced. Take the skillet off the heat.

6 Scatter 2 cups shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese evenly across the beef mixture, then arrange 0.333 cup sliced pickled jalapeños over the cheese.

7 Transfer the skillet to the upper oven rack. Broil for 2 to 3 minutes, watching closely, until the Cheddar has melted and developed browned spots. Serve from the skillet while warm.

Cheesy Ground Beef Cauliflower Bake

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