Deconstructed Stuffed Pepper Casserole

Cauliflower "rice" stands in for regular rice in this simple, deconstructed stuffed bell pepper casserole, reducing both carbs and calories without sacrificing any taste.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 55 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 397 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 pounds ground beef
• ¼ cup shredded Cheddar cheese, or to taste
• 1 (16 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 ½ pounds cauliflower, cut into chunks
• 3 medium bell peppers, diced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes.

Step 2

Place cauliflower in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until it resembles rice grains. Don't process too much or it will get mushy. Transfer to a dry skillet and heat over low heat to cook out any moisture.

Step 3

Add riced cauliflower, tomato sauce, and bell peppers to the meat; mix to combine. Transfer mixture to a casserole dish and sprinkle with Cheddar cheese.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 45 minutes to 1 hour.