Mexican Ground Beef Casserole

A baked casserole dish filled with melted cheese, ground meat, black beans, and chopped vegetables, garnished with herbs, is placed on a cloth with a spoon beside it.

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This cheesy Mexican ground beef casserole combines cauliflower rice, black beans, and taco seasoning for a flavorful, low-carb twist. A 40-minute dinner that’s easy, adaptable, and perfect for busy weeknights.

Prep Time5

Cook Time35

Total Time40

Course: Main Dishes

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: Mexican ground beef casserole

Servings: servings

Author: Gina Matsoukas

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound ground beef
1 small onion minced
2 garlic cloves minced
1 red bell pepper diced
2 cups cauliflower rice
14 ounces diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
1 cup black beans
Salt to season
Black pepper to season
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté beef with onion, garlic and bell pepper for 3 minutes.
Add cauliflower rice, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, cilantro, taco seasoning and black beans. Stir together with a wooden spoon. Cook until heated through. Season with salt and pepper.
Remove from the stove. Transfer in the baking dish.
Sprinkle cheese on top. Bake in the oven for 25 minutes until the cheese melts and is bubbly.
Remove from the oven and garnish with more cilantro before serving.

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