Keto Meatloaf Casserole

 

Ingredients

For the cauliflower topping:

• 1 head cauliflower
• 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
• 4 tbsp butter
• 2 egg yolks
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 tbsp dried chives

For the beefy layer:

• 2 lbs lean ground beef
• 1 cup onion diced
• 1/2 cup green bell pepper diced small
• 1/2 cup celery diced
• 1 cup crushed tomato
• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley optional

Instructions

To make the mashed cauliflower topping:

• Boil or steam the cauliflower until it is very soft. Drain well.
• Put the cauliflower, butter, garlic, and cream into a food processor or blender. Pulse until very smooth. Let cool.
• Once cool, add the egg yolks, chives and salt. Pulse until well mixed. Set aside.

• To make the beefy layer:

  • Sautee the veggies in a skillet over medium-high heat in 1 tbsp of avocado oil until the onion is translucent, about 4-5 minutes.
  • Add the beef and brown. Drain off any excess fat/liquid.
  • Add the crushed tomatoes and Worcestershire sauce to the beef. Mix well. Season with 1/2 tsp of salt and 1/4 tsp pepper.

  To assemble:

  • Add the beefy layer to the bottom of a 9×9-inch square or 8 or 9-inch round casserole dish. Press it down lightly. Please see below if you use individual size ramekins or baking dishes.
  • Add the mashed cauliflower topping and spread it around evenly without pressing it down too hard.
  • Bake in a preheated 375-F oven for 25 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Garnish with chopped parsley (optional) and serve!

  Notes

  If you choose to use smaller individual-size ramekins or baking dishes, you won’t need to cook these quite as long! 

  Put the layered and filled ramekins on a sheet pan as in the regular recipe, but adjust your cooking time to about 15 minutes or until the mixture  is hot and bubbly.