Mexican-Inspired Ground Beef And Cauliflower Skillet
A quick and healthy skillet meal featuring ground beef and cauliflower, seasoned with Mexican spices.
Equipment
- Skillet Large skillet for frying the ingredients.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp avocado oil
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 1 lb ground beef
- 4 cups cauliflower, chopped into florets
- 1 medium bell pepper, chopped
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 Tbsp chili powder
- 0.75 tsp sea salt
- 4 cups baby spinach optional
- 0.5 cup broth, water, or tomato sauce
Instructions
- Heat the avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the diced yellow onion and cook for about 5 minutes until it starts to soften.
- Create space in the center of the pan for the ground beef. Place the ground beef in the skillet and brown for 2-3 minutes per side before breaking it into smaller chunks with a spatula.
- Mix in the chopped cauliflower, bell pepper, garlic, chili powder, and sea salt until well combined.
- Pour in the broth, water, or tomato sauce and add the baby spinach. Cover the skillet and reduce heat to medium. Cook for about 5 minutes until the spinach wilts.
- Stir well and continue cooking until most of the liquid evaporates and the cauliflower reaches your desired tenderness, about 5 to 8 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with more sea salt, black pepper, chili powder, or lime juice to your liking.
- Serve in bowls with optional side dishes like rice, beans, avocado slices, or cheese. For tacos, use corn, low-carb, or grain-free tortillas.
Notes
Customize with your favorite toppings like cheese, avocado, or lime juice. This versatile dish can be served with various sides or used as a taco filling.