Cheesy Beef and Cauliflower Skillet
Author: Nicole
Ingredients
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • ¾ pound (12 ounces) lean ground beef (93 to 97%)
  • 3 medium cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 teaspoons taco seasoning (or more to taste)
  • 3 cups cauliflower rice (see Notes)
  • ¼ cup water
  • ½ cup grated cheddar cheese (regular or low-fat)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or basil
Instructions
  1. Heat olive oil in a 10-inch non-stick skillet over medium heat. .
  2. Add the beef and break up with a wooden spoon.
  3. Once beef is mostly broken up into crumbles (about 5 minutes), add garlic and taco seasoning. Stir well. Cook for an additional 5 minutes or until beef is cooked. Drain any excess fat
  4. Stir in cauliflower rice and water. Cook until the cauliflower is tender, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  5. Remove the skillet from the heat and divide beef-cauliflower mixture between two shallow pasta bowls or plates.
  6. Sprinkle half the cheese and cilantro over each bowl. Stir before eating.
Notes
* You can use fresh or frozen cauliflower rice. You do not need to defrost the cauliflower rice if it is frozen. Fresh will cook in about 3 minutes while frozen will take about 5 minutes.
Recipe by Riegl Palate at https://www.rieglpalate.com/cheesy-beef-and-cauliflower-skillet/