BACON BURGER CAULIFLOWER RICE CASSEROLE (Banting)

INGREDIENTS

3 cups cauliflower, riced

1 lb ground beef

6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

½ cup tomato sauce or puree

1 medium tomato, sliced

½ tsp garlic powder

½ tsp paprika

½ tsp sea salt

¼ tsp celery seed

¼ tsp black pepper

½ cup grated cheese *optional, omit for paleo

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat Oven to 400 F, and grease or oil a 2.5 quart casserole dish.

In a food processor or blender, grind cauliflower florets into a rice texture.Set aside.

In a large skillet pan over medium high combine and brown: 1 lb ground beef, ½ tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp paprika, ½ tsp sea salt, ¼ tsp celery seed, and ¼ tsp black pepper. Stir and cook until browned (do not drain beef).

Add 8 ounces tomato sauce and 3 cups cauliflower rice to the ground beef skillet. Stir and continue cooking over medium to medium high heat for 6 minutes. Remove from heat.

Carefully spoon or dump all ingredients from the skillet into the casserole dish. Spread around casserole dish evenly.

Sprinkle the top of the casserole with bacon crumbles and optional cheese. Place sliced tomatoes on top, and bake for 20 mins. Remove from oven and serve.

NUTRITION INFORMATION

Serving size: 1 out of 9, Calories: 211 Fat: 14 g, Carbohydrates: 4 g / Net Carbs: 2 g, Sugar: 2 g, Sodium: 437 mg, Fiber: 2 g, Protein: 18 g,

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