Keto Sloppy Joe and Mash Casserole
Sloppy joe sandwiches are a classic easy meal, but it’s not so easy on the keto diet when you also have to bake your own keto bread! A mashed cauliflower ‘potato’ base turns your sloppy joe filling into a properly sized meal component. Everything is glued together with good ol’ melted cheese.
How to Make It
Step 1
Preheat an oven to 375 degrees. Cut the cauliflower into small florets and toss with the first amount of olive oil. Arrange across either a seasoned sheet tray or a tray lined with parchment paper. Bake the tray for 35-40 minutes, tossing the cauliflower halfway through.
Step 2
While the cauliflower is baking, cook the ground sirloin with the second amount of olive oil, salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, paprika, and cayenne in a pot over medium heat. Cook until the meat is browned and the seasoning is fragrant.
Step 3
Turn the heat to low and stir in the tomato paste and beef broth. Place a lid on the pot and bring the pot to a simmer. Then, remove from the stove and set aside for later.
Step 4
When the cauliflower is done, transfer to a food processor. Pulse until blended to a firm mash with the salt, pepper, garlic clove, onion powder, heavy cream, and first amount of butter.
Step 5
Turn the oven heat down to 350 degrees. Spread the cauliflower mash in the base of a standard 9×13 glass baking dish. Spoon the sloppy joe filling over the mash. Then arrange the shredded cheese on top.
Step 6
Bake the dish in the oven openly for 10 minutes, just long enough for the cheese to melt and fir everything to heat through. Divide into 6 portions and serve with a spatula.
Ingredients
- Cauliflower, Raw
12 ounce
- Olive Oil
2 tablespoon
- Salt
¼ teaspoon
- Black Pepper, Ground
¼ teaspoon
- Whipping Cream, Extra Heavy/gourmet, Not Whipped
½ tablespoon
- Butter, Unsalted
1-½ tablespoon
- Angus Ground Beef Sirloin by Private Selection
1-¼ pound
- Olive Oil
2 tablespoon
- Salt
¼ teaspoon
- Black Pepper, Ground
¼ teaspoon
- Onion Powder
¼ teaspoon
- Garlic Powder
¼ teaspoon
- Cumin, Ground
½ teaspoon
- Paprika
½ teaspoon
- Cayenne
¼ teaspoon
- Tomato Paste
2-½ tablespoon
- Beef Broth
½ cup
- Cheddar Cheese, Natural
¾ cup, shredded