Ingredients
1 lb (450 g) ground beef (80/20 for best flavor)
3 cups low-carb marinara sauce
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (freshly shredded melts best)
10 oz (280 g) frozen riced cauliflower, steamed and strained
½ cup beef broth
½ medium onion, chopped (or 1 tsp onion powder for fewer carbs)
1 tsp garlic powder (or 2 cloves fresh minced garlic)
½ tsp dried oregano
½ tsp ground black pepper
Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cook the ground beef: Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until fully browned (5–7 minutes), breaking it up as it cooks. Drain excess grease.
- Add onion and garlic: Stir in chopped onion and cook until soft, about 3 minutes. Mix in garlic powder and oregano.
- Add cauliflower rice and sauces: Stir in steamed cauliflower rice, marinara sauce, and beef broth. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook uncovered for 15 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken.
- Add cheese: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella evenly over the top. Bake in the oven for 5 minutes until cheese begins to melt.
- Broil for golden top: Move skillet to the top oven rack and broil 1–2 minutes until cheese is bubbly and lightly golden.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Extra creamy: Stir in 2 oz (60 g) cream cheese while simmering for a richer, cheesier sauce.
- Dairy-free: Use dairy-free mozzarella or skip cheese entirely. Nutritional yeast adds cheesy flavor.
- Make it spicy: Add ½ tsp red pepper flakes or swap ground beef for spicy Italian sausage.
- More veggies: Add spinach, bell peppers, or mushrooms for extra nutrients.
- Meal prep: Store in an airtight container in the fridge up to 4 days. Freeze without cheese up to 3 months; add fresh cheese when reheating.
- Prep Time: 3 min
- Cook Time: 32 min