{"id":3801,"date":"2026-04-18T13:41:50","date_gmt":"2026-04-18T13:41:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=3801"},"modified":"2026-04-18T13:41:50","modified_gmt":"2026-04-18T13:41:50","slug":"creamy-beef-veggie-casserole","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/18\/creamy-beef-veggie-casserole\/","title":{"rendered":"Creamy Beef & Veggie Casserole"},"content":{"rendered":"

Creamy Beef & Veggie Casserole (Low Carb)<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Serves: 6
\nNet carbs: ~5g per serving<\/p>\n

INGREDIENTS<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\u00a0Beef & Vegetables<\/h3>\n
    \n
  • 1.5 lbs ground beef (80\/20)<\/li>\n
  • 3 cups broccoli florets, chopped small<\/li>\n
  • 2 cups cauliflower florets, chopped small<\/li>\n
  • 1 small onion, diced<\/li>\n
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    \u00a0Creamy Sauce<\/h3>\n
      \n
    • 4 oz cream cheese, softened<\/li>\n
    • 1\/2 cup heavy cream<\/li>\n
    • 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (divided)<\/li>\n
    • 1\/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      \u00a0Seasonings<\/h3>\n
        \n
      • 2 tbsp olive oil or butter<\/li>\n
      • 1 tsp Italian seasoning<\/li>\n
      • 1 tsp smoked paprika<\/li>\n
      • 3\/4 tsp salt<\/li>\n
      • 1\/2 tsp black pepper<\/li>\n
      • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        INSTRUCTIONS<\/strong><\/h2>\n

        \u00a01. Preheat Oven<\/h3>\n

        Preheat oven to 400\u00b0F (200\u00b0C)<\/strong> and prepare a 9×13 baking dish or oven-safe skillet.<\/p>\n

        \u00a02. Cook the Beef<\/h3>\n
          \n
        • Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat<\/li>\n
        • Add ground beef and break it apart<\/li>\n
        • Season with salt, pepper, and paprika<\/li>\n
        • Cook until browned, then drain excess fat and set aside<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          \u00a03. Saut\u00e9 the Vegetables<\/h3>\n
            \n
          • In the same skillet, add remaining oil<\/li>\n
          • Saut\u00e9 onion for 2 minutes<\/li>\n
          • Add garlic for 30 seconds<\/li>\n
          • Add broccoli and cauliflower<\/li>\n
          • Cook for 4\u20135 minutes until tender-crisp<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            \u00a04. Make It Creamy<\/h3>\n
              \n
            • Reduce heat to low<\/li>\n
            • Add cream cheese and heavy cream<\/li>\n
            • Stir until smooth and fully melted<\/li>\n
            • Mix in Italian seasoning and 1 cup mozzarella<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              \u00a05. Combine Everything<\/h3>\n
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              • Return cooked beef to the skillet<\/li>\n
              • Mix everything together well<\/li>\n
              • Transfer mixture to baking dish<\/li>\n
              • Top with remaining mozzarella and all the cheddar<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                \u00a06. Bake<\/h3>\n
                  \n
                • Bake for 15\u201318 minutes<\/strong> until bubbly and melted<\/li>\n
                • Optional: Broil for 1\u20132 minutes for a golden top (watch closely!)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                  \u00a07. Rest & Serve<\/h3>\n

                  Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving so it thickens slightly. Enjoy warm<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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