Low Carb Macaroni and Cheese with Ground Beef
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food makeover with this Low Carb Macaroni and Cheese with Ground Beef recipe! Perfect for keto and low-carb lifestyles, this creamy and satisfying dish swaps traditional pasta for tender cauliflower florets, coated in a rich, velvety cheddar and cream cheese sauce. Seasoned with hints of garlic, onion, and paprika, and folded together with savory browned ground beef, this hearty one-skillet meal is baked to golden, bubbly perfection. With just 15 minutes of prep and a short bake in the oven, this quick and easy recipe serves up a cozy dinner with fewer carbs but all the flavor—the perfect guilt-free indulgence for weeknights or meal prep!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 large head cauliflower florets
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the cauliflower florets and a pinch of salt. Cook for about 5 minutes until they are just tender. Drain and set aside.
In a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary and remove the beef from the skillet.
In the same skillet, add the butter over medium heat. Once melted, stir in the heavy cream and cream cheese. Cook, stirring frequently, until the cream cheese is melted and smooth.
Add the shredded cheddar cheese to the skillet and stir continuously until it is completely melted and the sauce is smooth.
Season the cheese sauce with onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.
Add the cooked ground beef and the drained cauliflower florets into the skillet with the cheese sauce. Stir until all ingredients are well combined and the cauliflower is well coated.
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 10-15 minutes until the cheese topping is bubbly and golden brown.
Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley for added freshness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3590 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 309.2 g | 396% | |
| Saturated Fat | 166.2 g | 831% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 982 mg | 327% | |
| Sodium | 3692 mg | 161% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 49.9 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.4 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.1 g | ||
| Protein | 152.1 g | 304% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 1925 mg | 148% | |
| Iron | 14.2 mg | 79% | |
| Potassium | 3426 mg | 73% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
