Low Carb Macaroni and Cheese with Ground Beef

Dive into the ultimate comfort food makeover with this irresistibly creamy Low Carb Macaroni and Cheese with Ground Beef. Perfectly tender cauliflower florets replace traditional pasta, making this dish both keto-friendly and delightfully satisfying. Savory ground beef pairs beautifully with a luscious homemade cheese sauce made from sharp cheddar, cream cheese, and heavy cream, seasoned with a hint of garlic, onion, and smoky paprika. Baked to golden, bubbly perfection, this hearty one-skillet recipe is ready in just 45 minutes and packed with flavor in every bite. Garnished with fresh parsley, it’s a wholesome, low-carb dinner the whole family will love!

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

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

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

Add the shredded cheddar cheese to the skillet and stir continuously until it is completely melted and the sauce is smooth.

Step 6

Season the cheese sauce with onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.

Step 7

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.

Step 8

Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 10-15 minutes until the cheese topping is bubbly and golden brown.

Step 9

Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley for added freshness.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1690.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3590.1

Total Fat 309.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 166.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.7g
Cholesterol 981.5mg	0%
Sodium 3692.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 49.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.4g	0%
Total Sugars 16.1g
Protein 152.1g	0%

Vitamin D 52.5IU	0%
Calcium 1924.8mg	0%
Iron 14.2mg	0%
Potassium 3426.2mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 77.5%

Protein: 16.9%

Carbs: 5.6%