Mexican Ground Beef and Cauliflower Skillet

Name: Mexican Ground Beef and Cauliflower Skillet
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 3 Servings
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp avocado oil; 1 large yellow onion; 1 pound ground beef*; 1 small head cauliflower; 1 bell pepper; 5 cloves garlic; 2 Tbsp chili powder; ¾ tsp sea salt; 4 cups baby spinach; ½ cup broth

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings
3 Servings
Calories
418 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Mexican

Mexican Ground Beef and Cauliflower Skillet

Tyler Espinosa

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An easy low carb dinner recipe the whole family will love, this simple one skillet meal is easy to toss together at a moment's notice. Serve it with grated cheese, sliced avocado, salsa, and any of your favorite toppings for a healthy dinner!

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Ingredients

Servings

1 Tbsp avocado oil
1 large yellow onion diced
1 pound ground beef*
1 small head cauliflower chopped into florets (4 cups)
1 bell pepper chopped
5 cloves garlic minced
2 Tbsp chili powder to taste
¾ tsp sea salt to taste
4 cups baby spinach optional
½ cup broth water, or tomato sauce

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Instructions

Heat the avocado oil (or olive oil) over medium-high heat in a large skillet (I recommend using a 12 inch large non-stick skillet with a deep lip).
Add the yellow onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until it begins to soften, about 5 minutes.
Make room in the center of the pan for the ground beef then place the ground beef onto the skillet and brown for 2-3 minutes per side before breaking it up into smaller chunks using a spatula.
Mix in the chopped cauliflower, chopped red bell pepper, garlic, chili powder and sea salt until well-combined.
Add in the water (or broth or tomato sauce) and baby spinach, cover the skillet and reduce to medium heat. Cook for 5 minutes, or until the spinach has wilted. Give everything a big stir and continue cooking until much of the liquid has evaporated and the cauliflower has reached your desired level of doneness, about 5 to 8 minutes. Taste the recipe for flavor and add more sea salt, black pepper, chili powder, or lime juice to your personal taste.
Serve this main dish in big bowls with any additional side dishes such as rice, beans, avocado slices, and more. If you do cheese, sprinkle the ground beef and cauliflower recipe with grated cheddar cheese or jack cheese. You can even use this recipe for ground beef tacos using corn tortillas, low-carb tortillas, or grain-free tortillas.

Notes

*I use grass-fed 80/20 ground beef because I love that it is high in omega-3 fats. You can use lean ground beef or any type of ground beef you love.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1Serving (of 3) Calories 418kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 22g (7%) Protein 38g (76%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Cholesterol 94mg (31%) Sodium 916mg (38%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 7g (14%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 418 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1Serving (of 3)
Calories	418kcal	21%
Carbohydrates	22g	7%
Protein	38g	76%
Fat	22g	34%
Saturated Fat	7g	35%
Polyunsaturated Fat	4g	24%
Cholesterol	94mg	31%
Sodium	916mg	38%
Fiber	8g	32%
Sugar	7g	14%