Cheesy Beef and Cauliflower Skillet
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 3/4 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
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese regular or low-fat
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or basil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a 10-inch non-stick skillet over medium heat. .
- Add the beef and break up with a wooden spoon.
- 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
- Stir in cauliflower rice and water. Cook until the cauliflower is tender, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and divide beef-cauliflower mixture between two shallow pasta bowls or plates.
- 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.
