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prep time
20 min
cook time
50 min
ready time
1 h 10 min
Keto Middle Eastern Cauliflower Beef Casserole with Tahini Sauce
If you love middle-eastern flavors, you will absolutely love this Keto Middle-Eastern casserole. It is simple to make yet very delicious, perfect for a weeknight dinner when you are on a time crunch. It's got an earthy, nutty tahini flavor with a slightly creamy Greek yogurt texture and a nice crunch from the almonds. This recipe is reasonably beginner friendly since it is straightforward to make and requires minimal effort and ingredients, some of which you may find in your pantry. This low-carb casserole is packed with protein from ground beef, a good source of fiber from the cauliflower, and healthy fats from the tahini.
How to make this Keto Middle-Eastern casserole?
The best thing about this recipe is that it is effortless to make; this Keto-friendly casserole comes together in 3 simple steps. Start by cooking your ground beef, preparing your cauliflower, and finally, making the tahini sauce; combine your ingredients, bake and enjoy with family and friends.
Can you customize this recipe?
Definitely! With its minimal ingredients list, this Keto casserole recipe allows you to customize the dish using ingredients that are more accessible to you. You can use ground lamb or any other protein of your choice and alternative low-carb vegetables such as broccoli or Brussel sprouts instead of cauliflower. You can also enhance the Middle-Eastern flavors by adding spices such as whole cumin seeds and garnishing with coriander instead of parsley.
Is this Keto Middle-Eastern Casserole meal-prep friendly?
This recipe works well when prepped ahead of time. You can make double the portion of this Keto casserole a day or two ahead; when cooled down, store in air-tight containers and store in the fridge for up to 2 days. When ready to eat, warm it in the oven or microwave and serve.
Net Carbs
5.2 g
Fiber
3.3 g
Total Carbs
8.6 g
Protein
31.3 g
Fats
25.1 g
381 cals
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Ingredients
Onion
0.25 small
Garlic
2 clove
Extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp
Hamburger or ground beef, 90% lean
500 g
Cauliflower, raw
400 g
Tahini
0.25 cup
5% Authentic Greek Strained Yogurt
2 tbsp
Lemon juice
2 tbsp
Water
6 tbsp
Salt and Black Pepper (To Taste)
1 tsp
Parsley
2 tbsp, chopped
Almonds, raw
3 tbsp, sliced
Recipe Steps
steps 5
1 h 10 min
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350F/180C and lightly grease a casserole dish. Chop the onion, mince the garlic, and cut the cauliflower into bite-sized florets. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, occasionally stirring, for 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.Step 2
Raise the heat to medium-high and add the beef. Cook, occasionally stirring, until no longer pink. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and take off the heat.Step 3
To a bowl, add the tahini, yogurt, lemon juice, and water. Whisk to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste and set aside.Step 4
Add the cauliflower and cooked beef to the prepared casserole dish and toss to combine. Pour the tahini mixture and toss to coat. Sprinkle the sliced almonds on top and transfer to the oven.Step 5
Bake for 30-40 minutes, until the cauliflower, is tender and slightly browned. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve.
Comments
FullMoonChef 8 months ago
Based on the prior reviews I made this with 4tbsp of Za’atar cooked into the meat. It was really good (I’d say redeemed)! Will make again, possibly with lamb, and serve with a cucumber salad and yogurt raita.
Jennski 2 years ago
Followed the recipe as written; it needs more flavour. I'll make it again because I think it's redeemable with some more lemon juice and some spices. I'll add red pepper flakes and ras-al-hanout next time. Loved the crispy almonds toasted on the top!
Mamma Kawazoe 2 years ago
Meh…