Beef Bolognese with Riced Cauliflower & Cheese

5 steps

Updated at: Sun, 27 Aug 2023 21:31:25 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories527.8 kcal (26%)

Total Fat28.4 g (41%)

Carbs28.7 g (11%)

Sugars13.8 g (15%)

Protein43.5 g (87%)

Sodium747 mg (37%)

Fiber7.7 g (28%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

2 servings

4 tspExtra virgin olive oil

2 TbspGarlic

9 ozGround beef

1 cupMushrooms

1 x 14.5 ozcrushed tomatoes

Canned, can

1 TbspTomato paste

1 tspDried mixed herbs

1 dashBlack pepper

ground

¼ cupBasil

fresh, whole leaves

2 cupsriced cauliflower

⅔ cupCheddar cheese

reduced-fat, shredded

Instructions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a non-stick frying pan and heat over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook, stirring, for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the ground beef and cook, stirring with a wooden spoon to break up any lumps, for 6-8 minutes or until beef has browned. Season to taste.

Step 2

Add mushrooms, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste and dried mixed herbs. Cook for a further 12 to 14 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add a little water if the mixture is too dry.

Step 3

Meanwhile warm riced cauliflower; set aside.

Step 4

Divide cauliflower evenly between two serving bowls and spoon bolognese on top. Season and garnish with fresh basil, cheese.

Step 5

Serve 1 portion of the recipe for dinner tonight alongside the quinoa. Transfer second portion of the beef bolognese mix to an airtight container and refrigerate for use later in the week.