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A delicious fusion of Mexican flavors and the comfort of Shepherd's pie, this Keto casserole is loaded with ground beef, colorful veggies, and topped with creamy mashed cauliflower and melted cheddar cheese.

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef. 1 small onion, diced. 2 cloves garlic, minced. 1 cup diced bell peppers. 1 cup diced zucchini. 1 can diced tomatoes, drained. 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese. 1 cup cauliflower florets. 2 tbsp butter. 1/4 cup heavy cream. 1/4 tsp cumin. 1/4 tsp chili powder. Salt and pepper to taste. Fresh cilantro for garnish optional.

Instructions: Preheat the oven to 375F 190C. In a skillet, cook ground beef, onion, and garlic until beef is browned and onion is translucent. Drain excess fat. Add diced bell peppers, zucchini, and drained diced tomatoes to the skillet. Cook until vegetables are tender. Season with cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. In a separate pot, boil cauliflower florets until tender. Drain and mash with butter and heavy cream until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer the beef and vegetable mixture into a baking dish. Spread mashed cauliflower evenly over the top. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top of the cauliflower layer. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving, if desired.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

This Paleo-friendly casserole will satisfy your craving for pizza. A cheesy nutritional yeast crust encases a delectable mixture of ground beef, veggies, and a flavorful marinara sauce.

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef. 1 cup diced bell peppers. 1 cup diced onions. 1 cup sliced black olives. 1 cup sliced mushrooms. 2 cups sugar-free marinara sauce. 2 cups cauliflower florets. 1/2 cup nutritional yeast. 1/2 tsp garlic powder. 1/2 tsp dried oregano. 1/2 tsp dried basil. Salt and pepper to taste. Olive oil for cooking.

Instructions: Set the oven temperature to 375F 190C. Heat the olive oil in a big skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the ground beef until it turns brown. Eliminate surplus fat and reserve. Saute the bell peppers, onions, and mushrooms in the same skillet until they become tender. Add the cauliflower florets and the sliced olives. Simmer for a further two to three minutes. Add salt, pepper, dried oregano, dried basil, and garlic powder for seasoning. Add the cooked ground beef back to the skillet and thoroughly combine. Add the reduced-sugar marinara sauce and let it simmer for five minutes. Spoon mixture into baking dish that has been greased. Evenly distribute nutritional yeast on top. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in a preheated oven, or until the cauliflower is tender and the casserole is bubbly. Enjoy your Paleo Pizza Casserole hot out of the oven!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

If you want to feed a lot of hungry people at a game day or other casual get-together, these Big Game Taco Calzones are a tasty twist on regular tacos. They have season ground beef, gooey cheese, and traditional taco toppings inside a flaky crescent dough shell. It's simple to make and even simpler to eat!

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef. 1 package taco seasoning mix. 1 can 8 oz refrigerated crescent dinner rolls. 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend. 1/2 cup chopped tomato. 1/4 cup chopped green onions. 1/4 cup sliced black olives.

Instructions: Preheat oven to 375F 190C. In a skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in taco seasoning mix and water according to package directions. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Unroll crescent dough and separate into 4 rectangles. Press perforations to seal. Place rectangles on an ungreased baking sheet. Spoon beef mixture onto half of each rectangle, leaving a border around edges. Sprinkle each with cheese, tomato, green onions, and olives. Fold dough over filling; press edges with a fork to seal. Bake for 13-15 minutes or until golden brown. Serve hot and enjoy!

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes