It’s the kind of casserole that you can eat boat loads of without feeling super guilty because it’s low carb. It’s full of amazing flavor, it’s easy to make and the ingredients list is minimal. As a result, I want to make it all the time. It’s my new favorite low carb casserole recipe!
RECIPE INSPIRATION
The inspiration for this recipe comes from The Pioneer Woman’s sour cream beef bake recipe. The Pioneer Woman has some crazy good recipes on her site. For example, her macaroni and cheese is a mound of cheesy comfort-food deliciousness. In addition, her sour cream beef bake is one of the best casserole recipes I’ve ever had. The first time I had it was courtesy of a friend of Ken’s aunt and uncle. Said friend made it for the family as a kind gesture after Ken’s dad passed away.
RECIPE NOTES:
- You can cut the recipe in half.
- It’s watery right out of the oven. Let it sit for a while or refrigerate overnight to firm it up. Reheat to serve. (see below photo that was taken after refrigerating overnight. Nice and firm, easy to slice!) UPDATE: I made this a few more times and used cheese cloth to squeeze water out of the cooked cauliflower rice. This method helps make the casserole less watery!
- You can use ground beef, ground chicken, ground turkey, ground pork or any combination of those meats in this recipe.
INGREDIENTS:
- 12oz cauliflower rice
- 1.5lb lean ground beef
- 15oz can of tomato sauce (I make sure no sugar is added)
- 1/2 C sour cream (I use full fat)
- 1 1/4 C cottage cheese (I use full fat)
- 2 C shredded cheddar cheese (I shred my own)
- 1/2 C sliced green onions
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
DIRECTIONS:
- Preheat oven to 350.
- Place the cauliflower rice in a 2.5 quart baking dish. Microwave 4-5 minutes or until tender but not mushy. After cooking, set aside (leave in the casserole dish). **See notes below or in post for removing excess water from the cauliflower rice.
- In a large skillet or pot, cook the ground beef over medium high heat until browned, 7-10 minutes. Drain and stir in the tomato sauce, salt and pepper.
- In a mixing bowl, stir together the cottage cheese and sour cream. Mix in the sliced green onions.
- Pour the sour cream mixture into the cauliflower rice (that’s in the casserole dish) and mix well.
- Pour half of the beef mixture over the cauliflower rice mixture. Spread with the back of a spoon to even. Top with 1 C of the cheddar cheese.
- Repeat with the remaining beef mixture and cheese, ending with the cheese.
- Bake at 350 for 20 minutes.
Source: www.thisgalcooks.com
Hello I’m new to group. started to cook keto Im learning. Thanks for tips and recipes. Yvonne
I made this tonight and it is super tasty. Looking forward to having this for lunch a couple times this week.
Hi! Can I substitute ricotta for cottage cheese?
yes you can
How do you remove the excess water with a cheese cloth?
What’s the macro count
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 296 Total Fat: 15g Carbohydrates: 9g Net Carbohydrates: 7g Fiber: 2g Protein: 32g
I’m allergic to beef. Do you think it would be good with ground sausage instead of beef?
Christy I think it will work just fine 😀