Cauliflower Rice with Ground Beef
A hearty one-pan meal featuring savory ground beef, tender cauliflower rice, bell peppers, tomatoes, and aromatic seasonings. The mixture is gently simmered until the vegetables are tender and the spices are well incorporated, then finished with fresh cilantro.
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Ingredients
- 12 oz fresh or frozen cauliflower rice
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 small onion finely diced
- 1 can 14.5 oz chopped tomatoes
- 3 garlic cloves finely minced
- 1 cup fresh or frozen sliced bell pepper
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper or adjusted to taste
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt as required
- Chopped fresh cilantro for serving
Instructions
- Place a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and use a spatula to separate it into small pieces as it cooks.
- Place a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and use a spatula to separate it into small pieces as it cooks.
- Continue cooking for approximately 6–8 minutes, stirring frequently, until the beef is completely browned and the onion has softened. Stirring regularly also helps prevent the garlic from scorching.
- Add the cauliflower rice and sliced bell pepper directly to the skillet containing the cooked beef, onion, and garlic.
- Mix thoroughly so the vegetables are evenly distributed throughout the beef mixture.
- Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring from time to time, until the cauliflower and peppers become tender. When using frozen vegetables, continue cooking until any excess liquid has evaporated.
- Pour the chopped tomatoes into the skillet. Add the cumin, paprika, oregano, cayenne pepper, and additional salt as needed.
- Stir thoroughly to distribute the tomatoes and spices evenly throughout the mixture.
- Adjust the cayenne according to the preferred level of heat.
- Allow the skillet mixture to simmer for an additional 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Continue cooking until all ingredients are thoroughly heated and the seasonings have blended into the dish. Taste and add more salt if necessary.
- Remove the skillet from the heat.
- Scatter chopped cilantro over the cauliflower rice and ground beef immediately before serving.
Notes
For additional brightness, a small amount of fresh lime juice may be squeezed over the finished dish just before serving.