(Make-And-Freeze Low Carb Beef & Cauliflower 'Pasta' Bake

• Meat

  • 1 kg Beef mince

• Produce

  • 1 medium head Cauliflower
  • 1/2 tbsp Chilli, powder
  • 4 cloves Garlic
  • 1 Onion, large
  • 1/4 cup Oregano, dried

• Canned Goods

  • 1 cup Beef or vegetable stock
  • 1/4 cup Tomato paste

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 tsp Black pepper, ground
  • 3 tbsp Paprika, smoked
  • 1 tsp Salt

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 1/4 cup Apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Ghee or coconut oil

• Dairy

  • 1/2 cup Mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup Tasty cheese

• Other

  • 3 Green capsicum, roughly chopped
  • 2 X 400g can organic diced tomatoes

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Description

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp ghee or coconut oil
• 1 large onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 green capsicum, roughly chopped
• 1kg beef mince
• ¼ cup dried oregano
• 3 tbsp smoked paprika
• ½ tbsp chilli powder
• 1 tsp ground black pepper
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 x 400g can organic diced tomatoes
• 1 cup beef or vegetable stock
• ¼ cup tomato paste
• ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
• 1 medium head of cauliflower, chopped into floretsFor final preparation (per 2 serve meal)
• ½ cup shredded tasty cheese
• ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions

• In a large stock pot, saute onion in ghee over medium-high heat for 5 minutes, or until softened and translucent. Add garlic and capsicum, sauteing for a further 2-4 minutes.
• Add mince to pot and cook over medium-high until browned, breaking up large lumps of beef with a wooden spoon. Once cooked, add dry spices and stir through to distribute.
• Pour contents of two 400g cans of tomato, stock, tomato paste and apple cider vinegar into a blender or food processor and puree. Pour over beef mixture and stir well to combine. Bring mixture to boil and then lower heat to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally for 1-2 hours or until sauce is reduced and thick. Add in cauliflower florets for the last 10 minutes of cooking time.
• Once cooking time has finished, take pot of the heat and allow to cooly. Divide beef mixture into freezer-proof containers using approximately one heaped cup per serving needed.Label with name and date and freeze for up to 3 months
• To serve: Preheat oven to 200C. Defrost desired portion and spoon into an oven-proof baking dish. Bake for 30 minutes, or until hot and bubbling.
• Combine cheese in a small bowl and then sprinkle evenly over surface of beef mixture. Place under a broiler and cook until cheese is browned and bubbling. Serve immediately with salad greens or sides of choice.