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Mexican Ground Beef and Cauliflower Skillet
4.7 from 27 votes

Mexican Ground Beef and Cauliflower Skillet

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!

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

Ingredients

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

Instructions

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  1. 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).
  2. Add the yellow onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until it begins to soften, about 5 minutes.
  3. 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.
  4. Mix in the chopped cauliflower, chopped red bell pepper, garlic, chili powder and sea salt until well-combined.
  5. 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.
  6. 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

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3 Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 418

% 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%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.